Beau DeMayo

Marvel's X-Traordinary Drama: Beau DeMayo's Explosive Departure!

Drama alert! Marvel's 'X-Men '97' creator Beau DeMayo fired for 'egregious' misconduct. Disney accused of gaslighting! 🚨 #Marvel #Disney #Drama

Marvel Studios has landed in hot water with the creator and head writer of their upcoming series 'X-Men '97', Beau DeMayo. According to official statements, DeMayo was fired from the project in March 2024 due to 'egregious' misconduct. Marvel’s decision to part ways with DeMayo has since devolved into a whirlwind of accusations, legal battles, and dramatic revelations.

In a messy turn of events seemingly ripped straight from a comic book plot, DeMayo and Marvel have been publicly butting heads. A Forbes reporter covered how DeMayo’s firing has snowballed into an all-out war of words, not just with Marvel but also its parent company, Disney. DeMayo’s lawyer has accused Disney of 'gaslighting' and hinted at a more nefarious undertone behind the termination. Meanwhile, the studio remains steadfast, stating that DeMayo was let go over severe allegations.

The already explosive drama got a more startling twist when DeMayo raised issues of homophobia within the studio. DeMayo claimed he was stripped of season two credits following a post celebrating Gay Pride. Marvel, however, maintains that the termination had nothing to do with DeMayo’s sexuality but was due to his conduct.

To add yet another layer to the intrigue, Marvel recently revealed specific allegations of sexual misconduct against DeMayo while working on the Disney+ series. These revelations have further fueled the already raging fire, making it clear that the parting of ways was anything but mutual.

Interesting fact: Did you know this isn’t the first time Marvel has had a dramatic public fall-out with one of their talents? Back in 2018, the studio had a highly publicized split with director James Gunn, although he was later rehired.

For an extra layer of scandalous history, the X-Men series is no stranger to controversy either. In 2011, the comic-book giant faced backlash over plotlines that tackled sensitive political themes, showing that the drama surrounding this franchise is nothing new. Stay tuned, true believers!