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X-Men '97 Creator Alleges DEI Hire Claims at Marvel
2 Jul
Summary
- Creator claims Marvel cited OnlyFans and fan art for termination.
- He alleged experiencing discriminatory remarks and being a 'DEI hire'.
- Marvel stated an investigation led to immediate termination.
Beau DeMayo, the creator behind X-Men '97, has detailed his alleged negative experiences at Marvel Studios, leading to his termination in March 2024. DeMayo asserted he was transparent with Marvel Studios Animation about his OnlyFans content, which he claims was approved as it was considered private and separate from the show's promotion.
He further alleged facing discriminatory remarks, such as comments on his appearance, and feeling he was hired as a 'DEI hire' to meet diversity quotas. DeMayo also stated that Marvel removed his Season 2 credits following a Pride Month fan art post, citing a breach of their separation agreement.
Marvel responded to DeMayo's claims by stating he was terminated in March 2024 after an internal investigation into "egregious" findings, severing ties immediately. DeMayo has denied these allegations, with his attorney labeling Disney's actions a "repetitive illegal pattern."
