According to a report by Breitbart News, Beau DeMayo – a past writer for X-Men ’97 – alleges that Marvel Studios and Disney have been acting against black writers by undercutting them.
Beau DeMayo, a previous showrunner and originator of Marvel’s X-Men ’97 (streamed on Disney), has stated that the studio has been disrespectful to Black characters and narratives.
In a recent update on X, DeMayo commented on the announcement that the Wonderman project might alter the ethnicity of a traditionally Caucasian character.
I am hoping this series will be excellent, but it feels like Marvel Studios may not value black stories or characters adequately. This suspicion arises when executive-level race jokes about black writers occur in meetings, or when they claim, ‘You can propose that idea because you’re black.’
Regardless of whether deMayo’s previous accusations are true or not, they still don’t justify his actions. Even if he claims to be innocent, his embrace of wokeness is still distasteful and unsuitable for serious entertainment. It’s also important to remember the backlash that Morph and Rogue faced when the 90s cartoon was reimagined, and if deMayo doesn’t have a problem with race-swapping one of Stan Lee and Jack Kirby’s iconic characters, it only strengthens the belief that he’s a progressive leftist.
Despite my high hopes for this show, it seems troubling that Marvel Studios might not fully appreciate Black narratives, given reports of racially insensitive remarks from top executives, such as making race jokes about Black writers in notes meetings or stating, “You can pitch that because you’re Black.” This raises concerns about the authenticity and representation in their work.
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) January 17, 2025
There’s a grain of truth to it. The most profound racism I’ve encountered throughout my life has come from supposedly “enlightened” individuals identifying as woke white people. Strangely, these individuals are often the least open to receiving constructive criticism about ways they can improve in their interactions with people of color.
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) January 17, 2025
1. It’s quite hypocritical for someone to criticize racial bias at a company that is already highly aware, without acknowledging their own role in perpetuating the issue.
2. The X-Men cartoon from the 90s would have been better off without this questionable “sequel,” as it seems to be tarnishing its original luster.
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