Updated with explanation from Marvel.
Beau DeMayo left the series “X-Men 97” before its premiere earlier this year, and the creator and head writer hints at why Marvel and Disney+ removed his name from the second season.
In a new social media post, DeMayo broke his silence on one of the reasons why his Season 2 credit was pulled.
“First of all, I am so grateful to have worked on #XMen97 and collaborated with some incredibly talented people. Creating this reboot has been a dream come true and the support the fans have shown is so touching,” DeMayo shared on X, the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter.
He continued: “However, after leaving the show, I felt the urge to say something…”
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DeMayo shared a screenshot of an Instagram post he shared on June 4 to celebrate Pride Month.
“Above is #XMen fan art I posted on Instagram in June for Gay Pride,” he continued in a second post on X. “On June 13th, #Marvel sent me a letter informing me that they had pulled my Season 2 credits because of the post. Unfortunately, this is the latest example of a disturbing pattern I experienced while working on #XMen97 and #Blade.”
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Additionally, DeMayo said he will “have more to say soon” but is currently “stepping away from social media to find a safer place where I can be open, proud, and a nerd.”
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Following DeMayo’s claims, a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement, “Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation. Given the egregious nature of the findings, we immediately severed ties with him and he has no further affiliation with Marvel.”
Before his departure, DeMayo had completed the script for seasons 1 and 2 of the animated series, which premiered on Disney+ on March 20.
X-Men ’97 revisits the legendary era of the 1990s: The X-Men, a group of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before and must face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
The reboot received critical acclaim and high ratings, with the first two episodes reaching 4 million views in their first five days on Disney+.
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