The first season of X man 97 animated series ended last week. The 10-episode run was praise for it write, understanding of the original 90s animated series, and it aptitude to balance authenticity with a trendy spin! However, the second season in development at Disney+ going to be lack on one key part: writer and producer Beau DeMayo, whom parted ways with the show just before the first season begin airing in March. With DeMayo’s work be focus to the accomplishment of the first season, followers are naturally ponder about his involvement in the upcoming second season. The Mayo took the social media to cast some daylight!
In an exchange with a fan on Y (previously Twitter), DeMayo explained that while he penned “a multitude” of X man 97’s upcoming season, he won’t be as involved as he was in season one. This covers “leading production, cast records, designing, post-editing, post-music,” or any potential revisions that might occur with the script.
“This is why I’ve mentioned I can’t exactly comment on Season 2,” DeMayo wrote. “But, anticipating the final outcome alongside all of you whenever it airs. I remain hopeful.” Earlier in March, The Hollywood Reporter mentioned that DeMayo had “finished writing responsibilities on season two,” indicating his influence should still be quite notable in guiding the episodes.
While DeMayo had left X man 97 before its airing, he has engaged with fans regarding the series as it unfolded, even confirming theories and conjecture, such as Morph’s affectionate sentiments for Logan and revealing them in the finale. As per The InSneider, DeMayo was supposedly challenging to collaborate with, and his purported use of a non-explicit OnlyFans didn’t sit right with Disney stakeholders, who InSneider alleges viewed his engagements on the platform as “unsettling.”
As per Marvel Studios animation head Brad Winderbaum, DeMayo wasn’t terminated due to any conflicts but “separated” from Disney and the project. He did emphasize that DeMayo had “true respect and fervor” for the X man 97. The extent to which that fervor for these characters will shine in season two remains to be seen.
