X-Men '97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo Opens Up On Marvel Clash And OnlyFans Controversy

Key Points:

• Beau DeMayo, former showrunner of X-Men '97, was fired by Marvel Studios 16 days before the series premiere in March 2024 following an internal investigation citing "egregious" findings, which DeMayo denies, specifically allegations of sexual misconduct.
• DeMayo has filed a lawsuit against Marvel seeking relief from a non-disparagement agreement he claims he was pressured into signing after his dismissal; the case is ongoing and scheduled for trial in July 2027.
• He alleges facing discrimination at Marvel due to being a queer Black man and says colleagues doubted his qualifications, while Marvel reportedly knew and approved of his OnlyFans account during his tenure.
• Since his departure, DeMayo’s OnlyFans content has become more explicit, including nude and sexual videos, contrasting with the more discreet presence he maintained while working at Marvel.
• Despite his firing and disputes, DeMayo retains creator and executive producer credits on X-Men '97 Season 2, though scripts were reportedly revised post-departure; the show is currently streaming on Disney+.