Up to date with Marvel’s assertion. Beau DeMayo exited X-Males ’97 forward of its premiere earlier this yr, and the creator and former head author is hinting at why Marvel and Disney+ took away his identify from the second season.
In a brand new social media put up, DeMayo broke his silence on one of many causes his credit for Season 2 have been stripped away.
“Firstly, I’m so grateful to have labored on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly proficient people. Creating this revival was a dream come true and the help followers have proven is so touching,” DeMayo shared on X, the microblogging platform previously often called Twitter.
He continued, “Nonetheless, I felt it urgent for me to talk up within the wake of leaving the present…”
DeMayo shared a screenshot of an Instagram put up he shared on June 4 to have a good time Pleasure Month.
“Above is #XMen fan-art I posted on Instagram for Homosexual Pleasure in June,” he continued in a second put up on X. “On June 13, #Marvel despatched a letter notifying me that they’d stripped my Season 2 credit as a result of put up. Sadly, that is the newest in a troubling sample I suffered by means of whereas on engaged on #XMen97 and #Blade.”
Moreover, DeMayo stated he would “have extra to say quickly” however for now he was taking “a step again from social media to discover a safer house for me to be out, proud and nerdy.”
Following DeMayo’s claims, a Marvel spokesperson stated in a press release, “Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an inner investigation. Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him instantly and he has no additional affiliation with Marvel.”
The corporate wouldn’t remark additional. Based on Marvel sources, DeMayo was investigated for alleged sexual misconduct, and the credit score removing was on account of breaches of the 2 sides’ separation settlement.
We’ve reached out to DeMayo’s reps for remark.
Earlier than his exit, DeMayo had accomplished writing seasons 1 and a couple of of the animated collection, which premiered on Disney+ on March 20.
X-Males ’97 revisits the long-lasting period of the Nineteen Nineties as The X-Males, a band of mutants who use their uncanny presents to guard a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like by no means earlier than, pressured to face a harmful and surprising new future.
The revival launched to vital acclaim and powerful rankings, amassing 4M views throughout the primary two episodes of their first 5 days on Disney+.
Nellie Andreeva contributed to this report.
