As a rule, things are never easy for the X-Men – something that seems to be true in real life as well as in comic books. In a shocking update from The Hollywood ReporterBeau DeMayo, creator and showrunner of the highly anticipated X Men ’97 animated series on Disney Plus, has been fired a week before the show’s March 20 premiere.
According to THR, DeMayo, who just finished scripting season 2 of X Men ’97, was suddenly fired last week and will no longer participate in the show’s promotion. No reason for the termination was given by Marvel or DeMayo’s representatives. Polygon has reached out to Disney for comment but has not received anything at time of publication.
X Men ’97 is the biggest release on the Disney Plus calendar this month, continuing the Fox Kids runaway hit X-Men: The Animated Series that picked up where the old show left off after its 76-episode run ended in September 1997. Despite numerous delays, the series has already been renewed for a second season — and prior to DeMayo’s firing, a third was reportedly being considered.
X Men ’97 The ten-episode first season is currently scheduled to premiere on Disney Plus on March 20.
