Lately, the troubled partnership between Marvel Studios and ex-showrunner of X-Men ’97, Beau DeMayo, has been under more scrutiny. He’s made strong claims about Marvel’s treatment of Black narratives and professionals in the industry.
In addition to voicing his public critiques of Marvel’s work, Demayo asserts that Marvel fails to give due importance to Black narratives and suggests that he will reveal details about Marvel’s head, Kevin Feige, as the trial date with the company approaches.
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On the social media site X, DeMayo participated in discussions surrounding the forthcoming Marvel production titled “Wonderman.” Notably, this production stirred debates as it presents the lead character, traditionally white, as black instead.
The comment he replied to questioned whether the show was going to be satire.
I’m deeply hoping this series will be excellent, but it’s difficult to ignore the suspicion that Marvel Studios may not fully appreciate black narratives. This is troubling given instances such as race-based jokes made by high-ranking executives during writers’ meetings or comments like, “You can propose that idea because you’re black.
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) January 17, 2025
In a tweet that reflected optimism about the show’s potential while also expressing apprehension regarding Marvel’s handling of Black stories, he wrote:
“I’m really looking forward to this new series and hoping it delivers. However, I can’t help but worry about how Marvel will tackle Black narratives in it.
I genuinely hope this series is excellent, but it’s hard to ignore the fact that it seems Marvel Studios may not fully appreciate Black stories and characters. This suspicion arises when you consider instances like racial jokes made by top executives in meeting notes about Black writers or comments such as ‘you can pitch that idea because you’re Black.’ Such incidents suggest a lack of genuine commitment to our narratives.
This indicates Demayo’s profound annoyance stemming from his perception of recurring racial indifference and built-in prejudice within Marvel Studios, an entity often criticized for tokenism and performative activism.
His criticism aligns with a wider dissatisfaction towards Marvel, stemming from his dismissal on the X-Men ’97 project. The circumstances surrounding this termination were shrouded by claims that DeMayo shared inappropriate images of himself to fellow male employees. However, DeMayo has consistently refuted these accusations.
On Twitter, YouTube user YellowFlash promptly reacted to Demayo’s post with a sharp remark, emphasizing, “Among all, Woke Whites are the most inauthentic.
The statement is saying that the most pronounced racism the person has encountered in their lifetime has come from individuals who claim to be progressive and aware (i.e., “woke” white people). Moreover, these individuals are surprisingly resistant to constructive criticism about how they can improve their behavior.
In my personal experience, the most blatant instances of racism I’ve encountered have come from supposedly progressive and enlightened white people. What makes it even more frustrating is that they are often unresponsive to advice on how they can act better in the future.
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) January 17, 2025
DeMayo replied candidly to this remark.
As a seasoned movie critic, I must admit that I’ve encountered a chilling authenticity in this particular cinematic scene – one that mirrors my real-life experiences. The most profound instances of racial prejudice I’ve faced have been from those who consider themselves enlightened and ‘woke’. Ironically, they are the ones least open to my suggestions for improvement, despite their good intentions.
When questioned about whether Marvel executive Kevin Feige was included in the individuals mentioned in his first statement addressing racism within Marvel, DeMayo refused to give a clear answer.
“I can’t say at this juncture,” he said. “But will once the court date is closer.”
I can’t say at this juncture but will once the court date is closer
— Beau DeMayo (@BeauDemayo) January 17, 2025
Earlier this September, attorney Bryan Freedman representing DeMayo, submitted a lawsuit against Marvel Studios. The lawsuit aims to overturn a clause within DeMayo’s separation agreement with the company that restricts negative comments (non-disparagement provision). Freedman argues that this clause contradicts recent California laws aimed at reducing the reach of confidentiality agreements, specifically those that might prevent employees from sharing information about illegal activities in the workplace, such as harassment or discrimination.
DeMayo’s latest remarks on Marvel’s approach towards Black stories have given an additional depth to his ongoing conflict with the studio. When probed about Marvel’s dedication to their future ventures, including the live-action revival of X-Men, DeMayo shared a concerning experience from his days at X-Men ’97.
It has been claimed that Marvel executives considered replacing Storm for their show, initially dismissing renowned voice actress Alison Sealy-Smith who voiced the character in animation during the 90s. This supposedly occurred because she didn’t sound “authentically African” according to DeMayo’s reports.
It was surprising when a group of White Marvel executives criticized my fellow Black crew members and me, stating that our performances weren’t “African enough” – I’m not sure what they meant by that. Initially, we followed their choice, but later they acknowledged that we were correct and made us re-record nearly half the season with the original Storm character.
DeMayo’s claims and his readiness to sue Marvel and possibly uncover Feige have stirred up a broader discussion about representation, diversity, and responsibility within major Hollywood studios like Marvel Studios, which often lecture others on similar issues. With the possibility of further revelations from ongoing legal battles, both industry analysts and fans are keenly observing Marvel Studios and its parent company Disney’s reaction to these accusations.
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2025-01-22 22:56