MARVEL Studios has defended itself after new claims emerged from a writer it fired from the X-Men ‘97 TV series.
The entertainment company said it let go of Beau DeMayo following egregious findings from an internal investigation.
DeMayo had claimed he faced a “troubling pattern” of incidents while he worked at Marvel, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
He alleged that he was fired for posting a “Gay Pride” piece of fan art that was made for him.
The image was a shirtless drawing of him as the superhero Cyclops.
DeMayo claimed that he would no longer be given credit for his work on the second series of the Disney+ show.
Marvel rejected and hit back at the writer’s claims saying his behavior on set was the reason he was fired, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
“Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation,” a Marvel spokesperson said in a statement.
“Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him immediately, and he has no further affiliation with Marvel.”
DeMayo was fired ahead of the series premiere of the animated show on April 10.
The show received an Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Animated Program on August 12.
X-Men ’97’s fifth episode, Remember It, was highlighted by the awards committee.
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DeMayo also claimed he did not get an invite from Marvel to the ceremony.
Despite the controversy between the two parties, DeMayo celebrated the nomination in an X post.
“Could not be more honored, and in disbelief,” he wrote.
“If you would’ve told 10-year-old Beau that the #XMen97 show he created would be up for an Emmy, he would’ve laughed. Thank you #Emmys.”
Who is Beau DeMayo?
The writer and creator has become famous for his work on the TV series X-men ’97.
DeMayo was born in Florida and has worked on several TV shows and a movie.
The shows have included The Witcher and Moon Knight.
He has also worked as a screenwriter on the feature film Blade, which starred Mahershala Ali.
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DeMayo has previously worked on another Marvel and Disney+ series Moon Knight.
DeMayo also worked as a screenwriter on the film Blade, starring Mahershala Ali.
The U.S. Sun has contacted Marvel Studios and Beau DeMayo for comment.
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