X-Men ’97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo Fired Just Ahead of Series Premiere

Showrunner Beau DeMayo has been fired from X-Men ’97 just days before its premiere on Disney+. The unexpected departure has left fans and industry insiders questioning the decision’s timing.

X-Men ’97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo Fired Just Ahead of Series Premiere

In a surprising turn of events, showrunner and executive producer Beau DeMayo has been fired from the highly anticipated series, X-Men ’97, just days before its premiere on Disney+ on March 20. This unexpected development has left fans and industry insiders questioning the decision’s timing.

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Confirming the accuracy of THR’s report, IGN has reached out to a source close to the situation who has confirmed DeMayo’s departure from Marvel. What makes this situation particularly peculiar is the timing of the split, occurring so close to the show’s premiere. According to THR, DeMayo was actively preparing for interviews and planning to attend the red carpet premiere in Hollywood before the sudden parting of ways.

Marvel and DeMayo reportedly separated early last week, with the cast and crew being informed of the decision at the same time. Adding to the intrigue, DeMayo’s Instagram account, where he regularly shared updates and engaged with fans, has been deleted.

It is worth noting that DeMayo had already completed his work on Seasons 1 and 2 of X-Men ’97, which raises questions about the reasons behind his dismissal. Although no official explanation has been provided, the circumstances surrounding this firing are likely to become a topic of discussion during the show’s upcoming press tour.

DeMayo’s contributions to Marvel Studios extended beyond X-Men ’97, as he had also worked on the Disney+ series Moon Knight and the highly anticipated Blade film. His talents were not limited to Marvel projects, as he had also been involved in The Witcher franchise, including the live-action Netflix show and the animated film The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf.

Despite DeMayo’s departure, X-Men ’97 is still set to premiere as scheduled on Disney+ with two episodes next week. The series, which serves as a continuation of the beloved ’90s show X-Men: The Animated Series, has generated significant excitement among fans. Disney recently unveiled the full list of episode titles for Season 1, further fueling anticipation.

As the premiere date approaches, the circumstances surrounding DeMayo’s firing will undoubtedly be a topic of interest. IGN has reached out to Disney and DeMayo’s representatives for comment, and further details may emerge in the coming days.

In the meantime, fans eagerly await the release of X-Men ’97, hoping that the creative vision DeMayo helped shape will do justice to the iconic X-Men franchise.