Beau DeMayo sits for interview with, ghosts Vanity Fair
Former X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo breaks silence on his firing, claiming he felt treated like a "DEI hire."
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The fired X-Men 97 creator claimed he was honest about his OnlyFans work and felt treated like a DEI hire at Marvel. Reports noted that Beau DeMayo sat for an interview with Vanity Fair before ghosting the publication, as coverage examined the fallout surrounding the series.
Epilogue added 50d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Beau DeMayo, the creator of *X-Men '97*, has given an interview discussing his departure from the Marvel series. According to reports from Deadline and TheWrap, DeMayo stated he was "very honest" with the studio about his OnlyFans work and alleged he was treated like a "DEI hire." The fallout from the showrunner's exit is being covered by multiple outlets including Vanity Fair, which published an overview of his situation.
Club reports that DeMayo sat for an interview but "ghosted" Vanity Fair in the process, adding another layer to the narrative. Coverage does not yet specify Marvel's official response to these specific claims or the precise timeline of events leading to the termination.
Observers are awaiting potential reaction from the studio regarding the production history of the animated series.
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Quick answers
What specific allegations did Beau DeMayo make?
He claimed he was transparent with Marvel about his OnlyFans work and felt he was treated like a "DEI hire," according to coverage from TheWrap and Deadline.
Which outlets are reporting on this story?
Coverage includes reports from TheWrap, Deadline, Vanity Fair, Comic Basics, and A.V. Club.
What is known about the reason for his firing?
Coverage does not yet specify the official reason for the firing, only DeMayo's personal account of his treatment and transparency.
Coverage (5)
- Inside the ‘X-Men ’97’ Fallout Comic Basics · 54d ago
- Fired ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Says He Was Treated Like a ‘DEI Hire’ at Marvel TheWrap · 54d ago
- ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Beau DeMayo Claims He Was “Very Honest” With Marvel About OnlyFans Work, Felt Like “DEI Hire” Deadline · 54d ago
- What Ever Happened to ‘X-Men ‘97’ Showrunner Beau DeMayo? Vanity Fair · 54d ago
- Beau DeMayo sits for interview with, ghosts Vanity Fair A.V. Club · 54d ago
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