The writer / producer, known for his work on ‘Moon Knight’ and ‘Blade,’ will no longer promote the project or participate on future seasons, according to The Hollywood Reporter; Marvel had no comment on the firing.
Beau DeMayo, the writer/producer known for his work on Moon Knight and the upcoming Blade reboot, has been let go from his X-Men ’97 animated series just weeks ahead of its premiere on Disney+, according to The Hollywood Reporter. DeMayo had already completed scripts for Season 2, was discussing Season 3 plots, and was scheduled to attend the Hollywood premiere on March 13.
No reason for the firing has been given, but we do know the creative’s Marvel email was deactivated and his Instagram has been deleted. Marvel had no comment for THR.
Known for his deep support of and participation in the LGBTQ community, DeMayo saw the series as a way to help kids feel like they belong. Said the showrunner in June 2022, “Anyone who feels different, we all have a Magneto inside of us, and we all have a Charles Xavier. We all have a part of us that wants to burn it all down, and there’s a part of us who wants to find the compromise and build it up. And those comics really helped me understand my identity.”
X-Men ’97 takes audiences back to the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and an unexpected new future.
The voice cast includes Ray Chase as Cyclops, Jennifer Hale as Jean Grey, Alison Sealy-Smith as Storm, Cal Dodd as Wolverine, JP Karliak as Morph, Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, AJ LoCascio as Gambit, Holly Chou as Jubilee, Isaac Robinson-Smith as Bishop, Matthew Waterson as Magneto, and Adrian Hough as Nightcrawler.
DeMayo served as head writer; episodes are directed by Jake Castorena, Chase Conley, and Emi Yonemura. Featuring music by The Newton Brothers, the series is executive produced by Brad Winderbaum, Kevin Feige, Louis D’Esposito, Victoria Alonso, and (formerly) DeMayo.
X-Men ’97 begins streaming its 10-episode first season on March 20.
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