Beau DeMayo’s Lawyer Accuses Disney of ‘Gaslighting’ in Statement

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As a seasoned gamer with a keen eye for the behind-the-scenes drama of the gaming and entertainment world, I find myself intrigued by the ongoing saga between Beau DeMayo and Disney. Having followed the careers of numerous creators over the years, I’ve seen my fair share of twists and turns, but this one seems particularly complex.

Beau DeMayo and his lawyers have addressed rumors about his dismissal from Disney’s X-Men ’97 project. They accused Disney of manipulative behavior (gaslighting) and hinted at potential lawsuits in the future.

On Friday, Bryan Freedman, a lawyer representing DeMayo and previously other Hollywood clients in wrongful termination cases, spoke out against Disney via a statement to Deadline. In this statement, Freedman alleged that Disney is employing tactics similar to those used for suppressing the truth from becoming public knowledge.

In his conversation with Deadline, Freedman stated that due to his extensive work with Disney, the approach remains consistent. On the surface, they maintain a family-friendly image; however, covertly, they often try to include prohibited, unethical clauses in contracts. These clauses are designed to suppress truth and prevent employees or customers from exercising their fundamental constitutional rights.

Further along, Freedman clarified that the duo would illustrate their stance using concrete instances, implying that they believe Disney made a mistake. Freedman didn’t delve into particular accusations, but he did voice his disapproval towards Disney’s business methods.

According to Freedman, Disney’s approach will be made crystal clear by providing numerous illustrative instances, each thoroughly explained. However, if this model is ever questioned or uncovered, a recurring pattern of unlawful behavior may emerge. In such cases, the company often employs gaslighting and deflection tactics, using a sophisticated global public relations apparatus to shift blame onto anyone who speaks the truth.

What happened between Beau DeMayo and Disney?

Out of the blue, DeMayo stepped down as the main writer for X-Men ’97 in March, mere days before its debut on screen. It was reported that he had completed both Seasons 1 and 2 of the show, yet reasons behind his departure from the series remained vague.

As a longtime fan of X-Men and someone who has been actively involved in the comic book industry for many years, I can empathize with DeMayo’s situation. It’s unfortunate that he felt the need to take a step back from social media due to the alleged stripping of his writing credit for X-Men ’97 after posting X-Men fan art on Instagram for Gay Pride. It’s disheartening to see creators face discrimination and prejudice in an industry that should be welcoming and inclusive.

In response, Marvel informed The Hollywood Reporter that DeMayo was let go after an internal probe uncovered severe misconduct. Later reports from Jeff Sneider claimed that DeMayo is said to have sent pictures of himself to several young male colleagues, depicting him in different stages of undress and posing suggestively in superhero costumes, which could potentially serve as “inspiration” for the show.

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2024-08-16 22:40