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Beau DeMayo says Pride-themed X-Men '97 fan art led to his season 2 credits being stripped
The out creator is finally opening up about his departure in a post on social media.
A long-anticipated update has been shared by the creator of X-Men '97 who was reportedly fired days before the critically acclaimed series premiered on Disney+.
Beau DeMayo has broken his silence about being reportedly fired from X-Men '97, adding that he's received a letter allegedly notifying him that Marvel had "stripped [his] season 2 credits" after seeing a post of his about "Gay Pride" during LGBTQ+ Pride Month.
DeMayo wrote in an X post:
"Firstly, I'm so grateful to have worked on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented folks. Creating the revival was a dream come true and the support fans have shown is so touching. However, I felt it pressing for me to speak up in the wake of leaving the show..."
DeMayo continued in subsequent X posts:
"Above is #XMen fan-art I posted on Instagram for Gay Pride in June. On June 13, #Marvel sent a letter notifying me that they'd stripped my Season 2 credits due to the post. Sadly, this is the latest in a troubling pattern I suffered through while on working on #XMen97 and #Blade."
"I'll have more to say soon but must take a step back from social media to find a safer space for me to be out, proud, and nerdy," he concluded. "Stay tuned."
This is the first time we hear a direct statement from DeMayo on this matter.
This story is still developing…
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
Bernardo Sim is the deputy editor of Out, as well as a writer and content creator. Born in Brazil, he currently lives in South Florida. You can follow him on Instagram at @bernardosim.
