Beau DeMayo Slams Marvel’s X-Men Reboot Director as a “Pathetic Choice,” Says Marvel Studios Has “Plantation Country Club Vibes”
Beau DeMayo, once praised as a rising star at Marvel Studios for his work on the well-received animated series X-Men ’97, was unexpectedly fired before the show even aired. The reasons behind his sudden removal were initially unknown, but Marvel later disclosed that an internal probe found allegations of sexual misconduct against him, which led to his dismissal.
Since then, DeMayo has been openly critical of Marvel, accusing the company of racism and homophobia through his posts on OnlyFans. He has even hinted at possibly suing the studio over his treatment.
Recently, DeMayo took aim at Marvel’s choice for the director of the upcoming X-Men reboot, Jake Schreier, who also directed the film Thunderbolts*. On social media, DeMayo harshly criticized this hiring decision. He claimed Schreier was selected not for his talent but because he fits a certain profile that Hollywood favors.
DeMayo also pointed out that Schreier’s previous movie did poorly at the box office, questioning why he was trusted with such an important project. DeMayo said he isn’t interested in seeing what Schreier will produce and called the decision “pathetic.” He added that the new X-Men project will likely fail to explore the core themes that make the franchise meaningful.
Oh, look, only at @MarvelStudios with its plantation country club vibes can you direct a decent film that doesn’t break even at the box office and land this gig.
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) June 19, 2025
Oh to fit a certain demographic in Hollywood and just fail upwards 🙄
ZERO interest in seeing what him and… https://t.co/oUnefrEsHb
This is not the first time that DeMayo has accused Marvel Studios of being racist. According to him, the real reason Marvel wanted him gone was because he refused to simply be a “Black stamp of approval” on their projects.
He feels that Marvel expected him to agree with their approach and stay silent, but he pushed back instead. He said, “They wanted me to be the Black stamp of approval on this project, I declined.” He claims the company tried to erase parts of his personality that didn’t fit their narrative, which he also rejected.
DeMayo’s criticism extends beyond the X-Men reboot. Earlier this year, he slammed the third season of Marvel’s animated show What If…?, calling it a “yikes” and complaining that it felt like shallow fan fiction with weak dialogue and strange story choices. He noted the season saw a change in leadership, with Matthew Chauncey replacing AC Bradley as writer and producer. Interestingly, Chauncey was later chosen to write X-Men ’97 Season 3 following DeMayo’s firing. He managed to be racist as well while slamming his replacement:
Keep in mind that the creative team behind #whatif is entirely white and Marvel likes that vibe
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) December 27, 2024
Beau DeMayo’s outspoken nature and harsh criticisms have made waves, but they come with serious accusations and complex background issues. While some of his points about representation and creative direction might deserve discussion, his personal conduct allegations can’t be overlooked, and it’s quite clear that he is ONLY attacking people who are heading projects that he felt entitled to. Let’s also not forget that it was DeMayo’s former co-workers who brought the most disturbing allegations to light, Marvel Studios only pulled the plug on his behaviour.
It’s important to separate creative opinions from personal behavior when judging these situations. What do you think? Do you side with DeMayo’s views on Marvel’s decisions, or do you see things differently? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
