Marvel explains why 'X-Men '97' creator Beau DeMayo was fired
Marvel Studios has clarified the reasons behind the termination of Beau DeMayo, the creator of X-Men '97. This comes after the writer had recently claimed on social media that he was stripped of his Season 2 credit due to a post he made during Gay Pride in June. Marvel responded by stating that DeMayo's firing was a result of an internal investigation that uncovered "egregious" findings.
DeMayo's social media post and Marvel's response: In detail
DeMayo shared an illustration of himself as Cyclops on Instagram during Gay Pride, which he claimed led to his dismissal. "On June 13, #Marvel sent a letter notifying me that they'd stripped my Season 2 credits due to the post," he said. Marvel countered this assertion, stating that DeMayo was fired following an internal investigation. "Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him immediately, and he has no further affiliation with Marvel," a spokesperson said.
Agreement over social media posts
Following DeMayo's exit, an agreement was reportedly reached between him and Marvel regarding his social media posts about the show. However, due to breaches of this agreement, his credit for Season 2 was removed. DeMayo was active on social media during his time at Marvel—often sharing X-Men-related content and personal photos. Despite his firing, X-Men '97 has been well-received by audiences, earning a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes and an Emmy nomination for DeMayo for the episode Remember It.
'It's tragic it's come to this but unsurprising...'
DeMayo has largely remained silent about his firing but recently mentioned that he had unsuccessfully attempted to secure a seat at the Emmys from Marvel. He concluded his Instagram post by stating that he would be taking a break from social media. However, he later responded to Marvel's statement, asserting, "The truth will be revealed. After their Disney Plus disaster, Marvel wants to mislead with alleged contract breaches over tweets." "It's tragic it's come to this but unsurprising."
