Los Angeles, CA – Marvel Studios has terminated Beau DeMayo, the creator of Disney Plus’ upcoming animated series X-Men ’97. DeMayo, known for his work on Moon Knight and The Witcher, was reportedly let go early last week, sparking speculation about the reasons behind the decision.
The firing comes at a critical time as X-Men ’97 is scheduled to debut on Disney Plus on March 20th. DeMayo, who was credited as the creator and executive producer of the show’s first season, had also completed writing duties for an upcoming second season and was discussing plans for a third season with his team, according to reports.
X-Men ’97 is a continuation of the beloved X-Men: The Animated Series, which aired from 1992 to 1997. The new series sees the return of original voice actors such as Lenore Zann, George Buza, Cal Dodd, Adrian Hough, Chris Britton, and Chris Potter to reprise their roles.
In a surprising turn of events, DeMayo has seemingly removed his Instagram account, where he regularly shared updates on his Marvel projects. Additionally, his OnlyFans account, which predated his involvement with X-Men ’97, is no longer active.
The decision to part ways with DeMayo has left fans and industry insiders speculating about the future of X-Men ’97 and the impact of his departure on the animated series. Marvel Studios has yet to release an official statement regarding DeMayo’s termination, leaving many questions unanswered as the show’s premiere date approaches.