Marvel Studios has issued an official statement saying that “X-Men ’97” creator and head writer Beau DeMayo was fired from the series in March 2024 for “egregious” misconduct.
Firing Details
Marvel Studios confirmed that Beau DeMayo was terminated due to 'egregious' misconduct, following an internal investigation.
DeMayo's Claims
DeMayo alleged that he lost writing credits for the show's second season because of a gay pride post he shared on social media.
Social Media Reaction
After his termination, DeMayo posted on social media expressing gratitude for his work on X-Men '97 and mentioned a pattern of troubling experiences during his time at Marvel.
X-Men '97's Reception
Despite DeMayo's dismissal, X-Men '97 received positive reviews for its storytelling and character depth, and it was nominated for a Primetime Creative Emmy Award.
DeMayo's Other Works
In addition to X-Men '97, DeMayo contributed to projects like Moon Knight and was involved in the upcoming film Blade.
Ongoing Developments
DeMayo has hinted at revealing more information regarding the situation, framing it as an unfortunate yet predictable outcome.
