Industry Insider Alleges Beau DeMayo Was Fired for Sexual Misconduct on the Set of ‘X-Men ’97’

For a variety of reasons that we won’t detail here, X-Men ’97 has been a major success for Marvel, despite the challenges and changes it introduced to the original series canon. The show retained much of the original animation style, featured a captivating plot, and evoked strong nostalgia for those who watched the first season.

This success explains Marvel’s enthusiasm and why fans were excited to hear that a second season is in the works. However, ongoing controversies surround Beau DeMayo, the showrunner and original creator.

The latest controversy revolves around whether DeMayo will attend the Emmys, where X-Men ’97 is nominated for an award. DeMayo publicly criticized Disney, and the company responded decisively, though somewhat vaguely, by accusing him of inappropriate behavior. Now, one of the industry’s most reliable insiders claims to have uncovered the real reasons behind DeMayo’s firing!

So, what exactly happened? Beau DeMayo was initially brought on to work on X-Men ’97 and completed two seasons before the first even aired. Despite everything seeming to progress smoothly, DeMayo was unexpectedly dismissed just before the premiere of Season 1. Reports suggested that he was difficult to work with and that Disney disapproved of his OnlyFans account—though it was non-explicit. Although his original scripts were heavily revised, he still received credit before Disney officially cut ties with him.

Since his departure, DeMayo has openly criticized Disney, much like Gina Carano did, largely because the full story was never made public. The recent controversy over whether he would attend the Emmys—where X-Men ’97 is nominated—sparked further uproar, prompting Disney to accuse DeMayo of inappropriate behavior, though they didn’t provide any details.

Meanwhile, well-known industry insider Jeff Sneider, via his Twitter account, TheInSneider, claims to have uncovered the real reason behind DeMayo’s firing. Sneider also asserts that DeMayo has been entirely removed from the credits for the second season, marking a significant development. Here’s what he had to say:

In summary, DeMayo allegedly sent explicit nude photos to several young men working on the series, a highly inappropriate act that, if true, casts the entire situation in a very different light. While neither Disney nor DeMayo have officially responded to these claims, this revelation is sure to spark a lot of discussion. Stay tuned for more updates as the story unfolds.

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