Beau DeMayo Unveils Onslaught and Age of Apocalypse Plans for ‘X-Men ’97’
X-Men ’97 proved to be a significant success for Marvel, despite the various challenges faced during its development and the changes made to the series canon.
While there are numerous factors behind its popularity, we won’t delve into each one here. The series featured a fantastic plot and animation style that closely mirrored the original, evoking nostalgia for longtime fans.
This, of course, explains Disney’s decision to renew the series. However, it’s important to note that a different creative team will take the reins for this new installment, as the original creator and showrunner, Beau DeMayo, was dismissed.
It was reportedly due to allegations of sexual misconduct—and has since been engaged in a public dispute with Disney.
In a recent Twitter exchange with fans, DeMayo unveiled many of his plans for Seasons 2 and 3, hinting at a major character and a darker storyline. If you’re curious about the details, keep reading!
In summary, Beau DeMayo successfully revived the beloved original X-Men animated series from the late 1990s. While viewers embraced the revival, DeMayo was fired before it even premiered, reportedly due to allegations of inappropriate sexual behavior.
Since then, he has been in a public feud with Disney, which we’ve covered extensively. However, our focus here is on the series itself, rather than the ongoing conflict.
It appears that Disney retained most of DeMayo’s original storylines for Season 1. However, although DeMayo had completed Season 2 and nearly finished Season 3, Disney has begun rewriting the second season, suggesting that his concepts may not make it into the final product.
In a recent exchange, DeMayo shared some of his plans for the future, which included the characters Onslaught and Apocalypse.
The tweets may seem disorganized, but they contain a wealth of intriguing information that will be exciting to explore when the second season premieres, allowing for a proper comparison.
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