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X-Men ’97 Creator Beau DeMayo Fired From Series Weeks Before Premiere.
Beau DeMayo, the creator of the highly anticipated X-Men ’97 series on Disney+, has been fired from the project just weeks before its March 20 debut. DeMayo, who previously worked on Marvel projects including Moon Knight and the delayed Blade film, had his company email deactivated, and the cast and crew were informed that he would no longer be involved with the show moving forward.
The Hollywood Reporter broke the news on March 12, revealing that DeMayo will not be doing press for X-Men ’97 or be involved in future seasons, despite having already completed work on a second season. The reason for the firing remains unclear, with both Marvel and DeMayo’s representatives declining to comment.
DeMayo’s inclusion on the X-Men project was particularly exciting, as he is a gay, Black man heading a series that deals with outsiders on the margins of society and is known for its homoerotic undertones. His firing came just one day before the show’s Hollywood premiere, and he has since deleted his Instagram account.
X-Men ’97 is a continuation of the beloved ’90s X-Men: The Animated Series, with many of the original voice actors returning. The first trailer for the series became the most-watched promo for a Disney+ animated show, largely due to the nostalgia factor.
The news of DeMayo’s firing has left fans and industry insiders speculating about the reasons behind the decision and how it might impact the series. As the premiere date approaches, many will be watching closely to see how X-Men ’97 fares without its original creator at the helm.
