Disney continues to produce a variety of shows that have garnered the attention of people across various age groups. In the days leading up to its release, the debut of any show instills a sense of joy and anticipation among the cast and crew. At the same time, one cannot deny the fact that it is not an easy task to create a show that is beloved by all. X-Men 97, a direct continuation of the beloved animated series from the 90s, is facing criticism from fans even prior to its release. Despite all this, the sudden and surprising news of a prominent show runner, Beau DeMayo, departing from the show just weeks before its debut has left fans wondering what could have gone wrong.
Such a swift change in the key leadership is certainly unusual, especially when it comes from a major studio like Disney, which prides itself on its diversity and inclusive practices. Moreover, DeMayo was not just any ordinary show runner; he has been credited with working on various other Disney and Marvel projects that were set for release sometime in the future.
He was also responsible for writing the second season of X-Men 97, despite the early criticisms the show was facing. His abrupt departure has left everyone in shock, as his company email was deactivated, and his Instagram account, which was a source for X-Men updates, was also deleted.
No reason has been given for DeMayo’s abrupt firing, which makes it difficult to speculate on the possible reasons behind such a decision. However, it is hard to ignore the fact that Disney has taken a major step by removing a gay, black show runner from their ranks. For a company that places great emphasis on diversity and intersectionality, this firing raises eyebrows and questions about what could have possibly happened behind the scenes. After all, Disney still has a Chief Diversity Officer, even in 2024, despite the fact that many find such positions to be pointless.
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The question still remains: what could DeMayo have possibly done to be fired in such a swift manner, and that too, just weeks before the show’s debut? The world may never know, as non-disclosure agreements often prevent the true story from being revealed. All we can do is wait for the show’s release on March 20 and see if any changes have been made to the show as a result of this sudden change in leadership.
Despite this unexpected turn of events, fans are still eagerly awaiting the debut of X-Men 97. With a strong fan base for the original animated series, it is certain to receive a lot of attention upon its release. Whether it lives up to their expectations remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure: this sudden firing has only added to the buzz surrounding the show. Hopefully, it does not affect the show’s quality and the fans’ enjoyment of it.