Beau DeMayo Reveals His Vision for a Darker, Grittier Future in ‘X-Men ’97’

Despite the challenges and changes to the series’ canon, X-Men ’97 became a major success for Marvel. Several factors contributed to this, but the most significant was its nostalgic appeal.

The show’s plot and animation closely mirrored the original ’90s series, evoking fond memories for longtime fans.

Given its popularity, Disney quickly renewed the series. However, as many fans know, the original creative team behind Season 1 won’t be returning.

Beau DeMayo, the showrunner and creator of the reboot, was dismissed—allegedly due to sexual misconduct—and has since engaged in a public dispute with Disney.

In a recent Twitter exchange with fans, DeMayo shared his original vision for a darker and grittier X-Men ’97 Season 3. He revealed that Disney opted for a more kid-friendly approach, contradicting earlier reports about the direction of the series.

In short, Beau DeMayo successfully spearheaded the revival of the popular X-Men animated series from the late 1990s. Despite the show’s beloved status, DeMayo was dismissed before the revival even premiered, reportedly due to allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct. Since his departure, DeMayo has been publicly pushing back against Disney, sharing several intriguing stories.

However, the focus of this article is a recent Twitter interaction where DeMayo revealed new information to fans. He responded to questions and shared some fascinating production insights. In particular, we’ll be highlighting the tweets where DeMayo discussed his darker, grittier vision for Season 3 (and beyond), contrasting it with Disney’s lighter approach.

The tweets may seem scattered, but they contain plenty of intriguing details that will be fascinating to explore once the second season airs. That’s when we’ll really be able to make meaningful comparisons.

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