X-Men ’97 Showrunner Beau DeMayo Abruptly Fired Prior to the New Trailer Release and Series Debut on Disney+

The separation between DeMayo and Marvel Studios took place suddenly early last week, coinciding with the confirmation of the full cast and crew, as well as the list of titles for the first season's episodes. DeMayo's Instagram account, previously utilized for updates and interactions with fans, has been removed, leaving behind unanswered questions regarding the abrupt change.

Furthermore, DeMayo's Instagram and non-explicit OnlyFans account have been deactivated, further deepening the mystery surrounding his departure. Some discussions on X (formerly Twitter) and Reddit speculate that the reason for Marvel Studios sacking DeMayo is due to the aforementioned OnlyFans presence, which likely would not align with parent company Disney's wholesome image.

Curiously, an X.com account recently surfaced that identifies the owner as Beau DeMayo which posted a cryptic tweet stating "Speech is silver, silence is golden." However, there is no confirmation as to whether this is the former X-Men '97 showrunner's actual account.

X-Men '97

serves as

a continuation of the narrative

from the iconic '90s series, X-Men: The Animated Series, featuring the return of several original voice actors, including Lenore Zann as Rogue, George Buza as Beast, and Cal Dodd as Wolverine.

X-Men: The Animated Series helped the Marvel mutants gain mainstream attention and pushed Hollywood interest for the production of the live action films. With less than a week from X-Men '97's streaming debut on Disney+, a new trailer dropped showcasing the "New Age" and with brief interviews of the returning voice cast.

Set more than three decades after the original series finale, the storyline picks up with Professor Charles Xavier presumed dead, leaving Magneto to inherit his legacy. The X-Men return with an updated roster that adds Bishop, Sunspot, and a redesigned Morph to confront new adversaries in a world fraught with fear and mistrust of mutantkind.

Despite the unexpected setback, X-Men '97 is still slated for its premiere on Disney+ with two episodes next week. As the premiere date approaches, the sudden departure of DeMayo leaves fans pondering the apparently messy behind-the-scenes dynamics of X-Men '97. Will this unforeseen development impact the reception and future of the fan-favorite Marvel animated series?