Updated with a report from Marvel.
Beau DeMayo left X-Men ’97 earlier this year, and the creator and head writer is hinting at why Marvel and Disney+ removed his name from the second season.
In a new social media post, DiMaio broke his silence on one of the reasons his credits for Season 2 were stripped.
“First off, I’m so grateful to be working on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented people. It’s been a dream come true to create this revival and the support the fans have shown is so touching,” DiMaio shared. XA microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter.
He continued, “However, after leaving the show I felt pressured to speak out…”
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DiMayo shared a screenshot of an Instagram post she shared on June 4 to celebrate Pride Month.
“Above is #XMen fan-art I posted on Instagram for Gay Pride in June,” she continued in a second post on X. to the post. Unfortunately, this is just the latest in a series of problems I’ve experienced while working on #XMen97 and #Blade.”
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Also, DiMayo said he “will have more to say soon,” but for now he’s “taking a step back from social media and finding a safe place where I can be out there and be proud and goofy.”
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Following DiMayo’s claims, a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement, “Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation. Given the egregious nature of the findings, we cut ties with him immediately, and he has no further association with Marvel.
Before his departure, DiMaio finished writing seasons 1 and 2 of the animated series, which premiered on March 20 on Disney+.
X-Men ’97 Revisiting the iconic era of the 1990s, The X-Men, a group of mutants who use their strange gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, is challenged like never before and forced to face a dangerous and unpredictable new future.
The revival launched to critical acclaim and strong ratings, amassing 4M views across the first two episodes in its first five days on Disney+.
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