Beau DeMayo’s Lawyer Accuses Disney of ‘Gaslighting’ and Planting ‘Illegal Unconscionable Items in Contracts’ After ‘X-Men ’97’ Creator Fired

As a seasoned observer of Hollywood’s behind-the-scenes drama, it seems that Beau DeMayo’s saga with Disney is yet another chapter in the age-old tale of power dynamics and corporate manipulation. His attorney, Bryan Freedman, has a proven track record of standing up against such practices, having represented some of the industry’s biggest names.


As a film enthusiast, I’d like to share an update on the recent developments concerning “X-Men ’97.” The attorney for its creator, Beau DeMayo, has issued a statement in response to Disney’s assertion that DeMayo was dismissed due to misconduct allegations. However, the statement clarifies that the termination was actually due to creative differences and a desire for new direction, not as a result of any alleged misconduct. This news has stirred quite a bit of discussion among fans, and we’ll have to wait and see how this unfolds in the future of this beloved series.

“With a wealth of experience dealing with Disney, the approach remains consistent,” Bryan Freedman of Freedman Taitelman + Cooley explained to EbMaster. “On the surface they appear friendly and family-oriented, but behind closed doors they try to surreptitiously embed unlawful, unethical clauses in contracts that suppress truth, preventing employees or customers from exercising their fundamental constitutional rights.”

A day later, Disney provided an explanation for both why DeMayo was dismissed from “X-Men ’97” and why his credits were removed from the second season. Earlier in the day, DeMayo had posted on social media that Disney had taken these actions due to posts he made supporting LGBTQ+ pride in June.

Disney stated that they took action after discovering DeMayo had engaged in severe misbehavior on the show, without providing specific details since the type of misconduct was not disclosed. A source revealed to EbMaster that the misconduct involved sexual harassment, which resulted in DeMayo’s initial dismissal, and subsequent violations of his post-employment agreement led to the omission of his name from Season 2 credits.

In simpler terms, Freedman stated that Disney’s actions, which will be demonstrated with specific instances, are easy to understand and unfortunately show a repeated pattern of illegal behavior. When these actions are questioned or brought to light, Disney responds by creating confusion through gaslighting and shifting blame onto those who speak the truth, using an efficient global public relations machine.

The full statement can be read below.

Throughout his career, Freedman has taken on a variety of notable cases, working with figures such as Megyn Kelly, Gabrielle Union, the estate of Michael Jackson, and Chris Harrison.

As a devoted fan, I found myself unexpectedly parting ways with my role in “X-Men ’97” before the series even premiered on Disney+ back in March. Prior to my departure, I had diligently worked on both Seasons 1 and 2 of this animated masterpiece. The show has since garnered impressive praise from critics upon its debut and was even nominated for an Emmy Award in the category of best animated program.

Full statement:

With extensive knowledge of Disney, their approach remains consistent. They project a wholesome image publicly, but behind the scenes, they covertly aim to insert unethical and potentially illegal clauses into contracts that suppress truth and restrict employees’ and customers’ fundamental rights. We will provide numerous specific instances as evidence, revealing Disney’s clear and repetitive pattern of illegal behavior. When confronted or exposed, their response is often to gaslight and shift blame onto anyone speaking the truth through a well-oiled global public relations apparatus. However, when they face someone with solid proof of this happening over 100 times, many of which have resulted in numerous settlements, Disney continues to try and suppress critics, employees, and even lawyers who sue them. The challenge for Disney is that I possess the evidence and clients who are ready to speak the truth, and they know it. These are undeniable facts, not speculation or argument. Over the coming months, with the courageous assistance of those who have been illegally silenced, retaliated against for telling the truth, and ultimately destroyed for it, we will progressively reveal this pattern of bullying and illegal conduct to the authorities. Beau DeMayo seeks nothing from Marvel/Disney except the truth. He is prepared to bravely speak the truth, as am I. Stand by.

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2024-08-16 22:17