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Men '97' Creator Beau DeMayo Says Marvel Treated Him Like "DEI Hire"
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Key Points:
- Beau DeMayo, creator of X-Men ’97, revealed he felt marginalized and treated as a “DEI hire” during his time at Marvel Studios Animation, citing comments about his appearance and identity.
- DeMayo was transparent about his OnlyFans work, which Marvel initially approved as long as it remained separate from show content, but he was terminated in March 2024 ahead of the X-Men ’97 premiere.
- Marvel stated DeMayo was fired following an internal investigation into alleged sexual misconduct, leading to the removal of his Season 2 credits due to breaches of their separation agreement.
- DeMayo has denied the allegations, calling them false, and his attorney accused Disney of engaging in a “repetitive illegal pattern” and gaslighting efforts to discredit him.
- Despite his departure, DeMayo completed writing Seasons 1 and 2 of X-Men ’97, with the series receiving positive reviews upon release.
