Marvel Says ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo Was Fired for ‘Egregious’ Misconduct After He Alleges Disney Stripped Credit Over Gay Pride Post

variety.com:

Marvel Studios has broken its silence over the reason why “X-Men ’97” creator and head writer Beau DeMayo was fired in March 2024, after DeMayo posted on several social media accounts that he was stripped of his writing credits for the show’s second season because of a gay pride post he shared to social media. “Mr.

DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation,” the studio said in a statement. “Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him immediately and he has no further affiliation with Marvel.” A source with knowledge of the investigation said it was for sexual misconduct, and that DeMayo repeatedly violated his termination agreement, which led to the removal of his credits for Season 2.

On Thursday night, DeMayo posted what appears to be an image of himself, shirtless and styled like Cyclops. “Firstly, I’m so grateful to have worked on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented folks,” he wrote. “Creating this revival was a dream come true and the support fans have shown is so touching.

However, I felt it pressing for me to speak up in the wake of leaving the show.” Firstly, I’m so grateful to have worked on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented folks.