Beau DeMayo’s Work on Season 2 Was Completed Prior to His Dismissal in March.
Five months after Marvel Studios dismissed Beau DeMayo, the creator of the Disney+ series X-Men ’97, the writer alleged on social media that he has been stripped of credit for the second season of the show. DeMayo, who had completed his work on the season before his March exit, described this action as part of a “troubling pattern” during his time at Marvel.
Marvel swiftly responded to DeMayo’s claims, issuing a statement to The Hollywood Reporter that provided some context for his firing. The studio indicated that his dismissal followed an internal investigation that uncovered “egregious” behavior.
DeMayo took to X (formerly known as Twitter) on Thursday, sharing a post that included fan art of himself as the character Cyclops and explaining the situation. “On June 13, Marvel sent a letter notifying me that they’d stripped my Season 2 credits due to the post,” he wrote, linking the action to a piece of artwork he had shared during Gay Pride month.
DeMayo, who had previously worked on Marvel projects like Blade and Moon Knight, added that this was part of a pattern of mistreatment he experienced while working on X-Men ’97 and other Marvel ventures.
In response, a Marvel spokesperson emphasized that DeMayo’s behavior was the reason for his firing and the subsequent removal of his season two credits. “Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation,” the spokesperson stated. “Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him immediately, and he has no further affiliation with Marvel.”
According to sources, an agreement was made between Marvel and DeMayo following his departure, particularly concerning his use of social media to discuss the show.
However, DeMayo continued to post about the series, leading Marvel to revoke his credit for the second season. While specific details about the nature of the investigation or the reasons for DeMayo’s termination remain undisclosed, sources suggest that allegations of sexual misconduct were involved.
DeMayo did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
During his time at Marvel, DeMayo was an active social media presence, sharing updates about X-Men and other aspects of his life, including shirtless photos and content on his non-explicit OnlyFans account. His online activity even led the LGBTQ publication Out to label him “the Sexy, Gay Marvel Writer & Showrunner to Know.”
Observers find it hard to believe that Marvel would strip DeMayo of his credit solely because of a social media post, particularly one as innocuous as the Pride illustration. Many note that other Marvel executives, such as Victoria Alonso, retained credit on projects after their departures. However, the revelation of an internal investigation suggests that more serious issues were at play.
Despite the controversy surrounding DeMayo’s firing, X-Men ’97 has been well-received by both audiences and critics. The show earned Marvel Studios its first perfect 100 percent score on Rotten Tomatoes and garnered DeMayo an Emmy nomination for the episode “Remember It.” Marvel also teased the second season at D23 and has tapped Matthew Chauncey to write the third season following DeMayo’s departure.
Until now, DeMayo has largely remained silent about his firing, though he did recently express frustration about not being able to secure a seat at the Emmys through Marvel.
In his initial post on X, DeMayo hinted that he would share more details soon but noted that he needs to take a break from social media to find a safer space to be “out, proud, and nerdy.”
After the publication of Marvel’s statement, DeMayo responded by saying, “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. Stay tuned.”
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