X-Men '97 Creator Beau DeMayo Says He Was Transparent About OnlyFans Work, Felt Like a "DEI Hire" at Marvel
Nearly two years after suing Marvel, X-Men '97 creator Beau DeMayo has spoken out about his alleged treatment leading up to his March 2024 termination. DeMayo claims he was transparent with Marvel about his OnlyFans work and that it was cleared by the studio, but he still felt like a "DEI hire" during his tenure. The article explores the circumstances around his firing from the show ahead of its premiere and his broader grievances with Marvel Studios Animation.
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It was cleared. It was like, 'It is your personal life. As long as you're not advertising the show on your OnlyFans, as long as you're keeping it very separate from the content of the show.'
I was very honest with them about it.
I felt like a DEI hire.
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