The attorney for Beau DeMayo, the creator of “X-Men ’97,” has responded to Disney’s claims that DeMayo was dismissed from the series due to allegations of misconduct. Bryan Freedman, representing DeMayo, criticized Disney’s actions, suggesting a pattern of deceit in how the company handles contractual agreements to silence individuals and infringe on their constitutional rights.
This statement came shortly after Disney publicly explained the reasons behind DeMayo’s firing and the decision to remove his credits from the second season of “X-Men ’97.” DeMayo had noted on social media that the actions were the result of his posts related to Pride Month. Disney clarified that their investigation revealed “egregious” misconduct by DeMayo, though they did not specify the exact nature of these allegations. Sources indicate that sexual misconduct was a key factor in his dismissal.
Freedman elaborated on his criticism, asserting that Disney employs a consistent strategy of manipulating public perception and redirecting blame when challenged. He pledged to provide detailed evidence of what he claims is a repetitive pattern of illegal practices by Disney.
DeMayo’s termination occurred in March, prior to the premiere of the animated series on Disney+. He had completed work on both the first and second seasons. The show has received favorable reviews and was recently nominated for an Emmy Award for best animated program.
Freedman has previously represented notable clients, including Megyn Kelly and Gabrielle Union, and he emphasized that DeMayo, along with others who have reportedly faced retaliation for speaking out, aims to reveal the truth about their experiences with Disney.