DeMayo had already accomplished writing duties for the second season of “X-Males ’97” and was gearing up for press occasions and the Hollywood premiere scheduled for March 13. Plans for a possible third season had been additionally being mentioned. Nonetheless, early final week, Marvel immediately parted methods with DeMayo, deactivating his firm electronic mail and deleting his Instagram account, which was as soon as a supply of updates for the present.
No official motive was given for DeMayo’s firing, and each Marvel and his representatives have remained silent on the matter. The timing of his departure, simply days earlier than the present’s debut on March 20, got here as a shock to many within the trade.
DeMayo’s hiring in November 2021 had generated pleasure, as he introduced his distinctive perspective as a homosexual Black man to the venture. His private experiences rising up within the South because the adopted son of white mother and father with a Korean sister had influenced his method to the X-Males characters and their struggles for acceptance.
Whereas DeMayo’s social media presence had been notable for sharing updates about “X-Males ’97” and private posts, it had additionally confronted challenges. In Might 2023, he introduced the deletion of his Twitter account after going through criticism over the casting of Brazilian actor Gui Agustini as Sunspot.
Regardless of the setback, “X-Males ’97” continues to generate pleasure amongst followers of the unique animated sequence, which aired from 1992 to 1997. The present, recognized for introducing a technology of kids to the mutant characters, has seen a number of authentic voice actors return for the brand new sequence. Regardless of DeMayo’s departure, anticipation stays excessive for the nostalgic return of the beloved X-Males.
