X-Men '97: Reason Showrunner Beau DeMayo Was Fired Possibly Revealed By New Report

X-Men '97 showrunner and head writer Beau DeMayo was fired by Marvel Studios without explanation. Now, a new report may provide insight into why DeMato was suddenly fired just before the X-Men '97 premiere date.

In addition to his work on X-Men '97, DeMayo had worked for Marvel Studios as a writer onMoon Knight and reportedly worked on drafts of Mahershala Ali's long-delayedBlade MCU reboot. He has completed writingX-Men '97 season 2 and was reportedly discussing ideas for a third season with the writing team, making his sudden firing more surprising to fans.

Now, Jeff Sneider's The InSneider report may provide insight into Marvel Studios' decision to fire DeMayo from X-Men '97. According to Sneider's reporting, DeMay was «an absolute nightmare to deal with on a daily basis.» After DeMayo's firing was announced, fans speculated that his OnlyFans account was the reason for the sudden dismissal, as it likely wouldn't gel with Disney's family-friendly image. While this remains speculation, Sneider reports that Disney executives found his behavior on OnlyFans «creepy.» It should be noted that, as of this writing, neither Marvel Studios nor DeMayo have publicly commented on the reason for the latter's firing.

X-Men '97 is undoubtedly one of the most anticipated TV releases of March 2024. However, the firing of DeMayo will likely hang over the promotional tour, even if anyone involved in promoting the series won't address the subject during interviews. Some fans on the Marvel Studios subreddit page question whether having an OnlyFans is enough to justify firing a creator, especially since many claim DeMayo's content was reportedly non-explicit. Fans also doubt Marvel Studios wasn't aware of DeMayo's OnlyFans activity, as his account was reported on at least as early as 2022 (via Out).

The reason for DeMayo's firing will likely remain unknown until Marvel Studios or DeMayo provide an official explanation. While fans will continue to speculate, excitement for X-Men '97 has not