In recent weeks, X-Men '97 has been making headlines for all the wrong reasons. The series failed to win the "Outstanding Animated Program" Emmy (losing to Netflix's Blue Eye Samurai) and former showrunner Beau DeMayo continues sharing damaging claims about Marvel Studios following his firing.
Regardless, the series was a critical hit and fans remain eager for season 2...unfortunately, a new report from Nexus Point News reveals that X-Men '97 won't return to the streaming platform until 2026.
This is said to be a result of "changes being made to the story and scripts." Matthew Chauncey has replaced DeMayo as Head Writer and is thought to have been reworking the drafts DeMayo penned before being dismissed from the show.
X-Men: The Animated Series executive producers Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald will remain in their roles as consulting producers. The main voice cast will also return, though there's currently...
Regardless, the series was a critical hit and fans remain eager for season 2...unfortunately, a new report from Nexus Point News reveals that X-Men '97 won't return to the streaming platform until 2026.
This is said to be a result of "changes being made to the story and scripts." Matthew Chauncey has replaced DeMayo as Head Writer and is thought to have been reworking the drafts DeMayo penned before being dismissed from the show.
X-Men: The Animated Series executive producers Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald will remain in their roles as consulting producers. The main voice cast will also return, though there's currently...
- 9/24/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
“Hacks,” “Fellow Travelers,” “Black Cake” and Ava DuVernay’s “Origin” were among the big winners on Thursday as Humanitas revealed its 2024 Humanitas Prize recipients. The ceremony, held at Avalon Hollywood, revealed honors in nine juried categories, including TV, film and documentary fields.
“We actually got something friends,” “Origin” filmmaker Ava DuVernay said in accepting the award for drama feature — which had been previously snubbed through last year’s Oscars season. “We went through that whole awards gauntlet, and then this popped up in the summer, and I thought, ‘wow, they’re kind of off kilter for the award season!’ Because they don’t care about that… they’re doing something different. This award show that is about doing something with this medium that matters. Yes, entertainment matters, but we have such a powerful voice, such a powerful platform. So I commend everyone that’s trying to say something.”
Max’s “Hacks” Season 3 episode “Yes,...
“We actually got something friends,” “Origin” filmmaker Ava DuVernay said in accepting the award for drama feature — which had been previously snubbed through last year’s Oscars season. “We went through that whole awards gauntlet, and then this popped up in the summer, and I thought, ‘wow, they’re kind of off kilter for the award season!’ Because they don’t care about that… they’re doing something different. This award show that is about doing something with this medium that matters. Yes, entertainment matters, but we have such a powerful voice, such a powerful platform. So I commend everyone that’s trying to say something.”
Max’s “Hacks” Season 3 episode “Yes,...
- 9/13/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
Back in March, the surprising news broke that Marvel Studios/Disney had fired X-Men '97 showrunner Beau DeMayo shortly before the animated revival show's world premiere.
Since then, the internet has been rife with rumors and speculation about what might have led to DeMayo's dismissal, and last month, Marvel finally released a statement on the matter.
"Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation. Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him immediately and he has no further affiliation with Marvel."
Though no specific details were revealed, we have since heard that DeMayo was terminated for sending lewd photos to members of his staff, and there have been further reports of him being physically and sexually inappropriate with several of his colleagues.
DeMayo has denied this, suggesting that his firing was simply due to homophobia, and claiming that he was stripped of his X-Men '97...
Since then, the internet has been rife with rumors and speculation about what might have led to DeMayo's dismissal, and last month, Marvel finally released a statement on the matter.
"Mr. DeMayo was terminated in March 2024 following an internal investigation. Given the egregious nature of the findings, we severed ties with him immediately and he has no further affiliation with Marvel."
Though no specific details were revealed, we have since heard that DeMayo was terminated for sending lewd photos to members of his staff, and there have been further reports of him being physically and sexually inappropriate with several of his colleagues.
DeMayo has denied this, suggesting that his firing was simply due to homophobia, and claiming that he was stripped of his X-Men '97...
- 9/4/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
X-Men '97 Director Calls New Season 3 Showrunner a 'Genius' - Main Image
X-Men '97 director Emi-Emmett Yonemura recently gave special praise to the new showrunner who took over the reins for season 3.
Before the series premiered last March, Marvel Studios notably fired Beau DeMayo as the showrunner. During that time, the reason behind the writer's exit from the project was unknown.
Marvel eventually tapped What If...? writer Matthew Chauncey to take over the series and serve as the new showrunner starting with season 3. Production is still ongoing for season 2, which will retain some of DeMayo's writing.
New X-Men '97 Showrunner Matthew Chauncey Called a 'Genius' by Director
In a recent interview, Yonemura opened up about Chauncey's hiring as the new showrunner of X-Men '97 season 3.
They praised the writer for being a "genius" and assured that the series is still in good hands with his hiring.
"Oh, he's lovely.
X-Men '97 director Emi-Emmett Yonemura recently gave special praise to the new showrunner who took over the reins for season 3.
Before the series premiered last March, Marvel Studios notably fired Beau DeMayo as the showrunner. During that time, the reason behind the writer's exit from the project was unknown.
Marvel eventually tapped What If...? writer Matthew Chauncey to take over the series and serve as the new showrunner starting with season 3. Production is still ongoing for season 2, which will retain some of DeMayo's writing.
New X-Men '97 Showrunner Matthew Chauncey Called a 'Genius' by Director
In a recent interview, Yonemura opened up about Chauncey's hiring as the new showrunner of X-Men '97 season 3.
They praised the writer for being a "genius" and assured that the series is still in good hands with his hiring.
"Oh, he's lovely.
- 8/22/2024
- EpicStream
Following the news of X-Men '97 Head Writer Beau DeMayo's dismissal in March, Marvel Studios waited a few months before tapping Matthew Chauncey as season 3's showrunner.
DeMayo's work on season 2 had already been completed, meaning there was no immediate rush to find his replacement. However, with his name now set to be removed from the show's credits, it looks like a heated legal battle will now follow.
While that plays out, the finishing touches are being put on X-Men '97 season 2 and work is well underway on a third batch of episodes.
Talking to Screen Rant, director Emi/Emmett Yonemura shared high praise for X-Men '97's new Head Writer.
"Oh, he's lovely. I absolutely love working with him," the director enthused. "He hasn't even been on super long, and he's already a super sweet, incredibly talented writer, so we're already having a blast over here, and I'm...
DeMayo's work on season 2 had already been completed, meaning there was no immediate rush to find his replacement. However, with his name now set to be removed from the show's credits, it looks like a heated legal battle will now follow.
While that plays out, the finishing touches are being put on X-Men '97 season 2 and work is well underway on a third batch of episodes.
Talking to Screen Rant, director Emi/Emmett Yonemura shared high praise for X-Men '97's new Head Writer.
"Oh, he's lovely. I absolutely love working with him," the director enthused. "He hasn't even been on super long, and he's already a super sweet, incredibly talented writer, so we're already having a blast over here, and I'm...
- 8/21/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
X-Men ‘97, Marvel Studios’ revival of X-Men: The Animated Series, garnered widespread appreciation after its release on Disney+. Many of the critics placed it among the best Marvel projects after Avengers: Endgame. However, despite the success, the show found itself amidst a bitter war of words between its former writer Beau DeMayo and Disney.
A still from X-Men ’97 | Credits: Marvel Animation
Beau DeMayo was fired ahead of the release of Season 1 for reasons unknown. Last week, the X-Men ’97 writer came forward and stated that he was stripped of his Season 2 credits because of posting a gay-themed fan art of Cyclops on his social media. Marvel Studios immediately responded that it was due to some “egregious” findings from their investigations.
However, now DeMayo’s lawyer has spiced up the situation by claiming that someone at Disney allegedly tried to replace the head writer because of his success with the animated X-Men series.
A still from X-Men ’97 | Credits: Marvel Animation
Beau DeMayo was fired ahead of the release of Season 1 for reasons unknown. Last week, the X-Men ’97 writer came forward and stated that he was stripped of his Season 2 credits because of posting a gay-themed fan art of Cyclops on his social media. Marvel Studios immediately responded that it was due to some “egregious” findings from their investigations.
However, now DeMayo’s lawyer has spiced up the situation by claiming that someone at Disney allegedly tried to replace the head writer because of his success with the animated X-Men series.
- 8/21/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
The situation between Beau DeMayo and Marvel Studios quickly escalated after the X-Men ’97 showrunner bashed Marvel for removing his writing credits. Marvel maintained that they parted ways with the writer amicably but changed their tone after DeMayo’s public accusation. Marvel claimed that DeMayo was fired over egregious findings during an internal investigation against him.
Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Reports and scoops have already started surfacing on social media, with some disturbing allegations against the writer. Fans are already expecting bad news for the creator of one of the most acclaimed Marvel shows as more accounts from the X-Men ’97 crew become public in the coming days.
Things Could Get Ugly As The Real Story Behind Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 Firing Starts To Unfold Beau DeMayo | Credits: @beaudemayo/Instagram
Beau DeMayo took to his socials to accuse Marvel of unreasonably removing him from the writing credits...
Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Reports and scoops have already started surfacing on social media, with some disturbing allegations against the writer. Fans are already expecting bad news for the creator of one of the most acclaimed Marvel shows as more accounts from the X-Men ’97 crew become public in the coming days.
Things Could Get Ugly As The Real Story Behind Beau DeMayo’s X-Men ’97 Firing Starts To Unfold Beau DeMayo | Credits: @beaudemayo/Instagram
Beau DeMayo took to his socials to accuse Marvel of unreasonably removing him from the writing credits...
- 8/17/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
When “X-Men ’97” hit Disney+ in March, it received a warm reception for providing a nostalgic continuation of the beloved “X-Men: The Animated Series,” complete with a fittingly old school animation style. But just days before the show premiered, one of the most prominent voices who shaped the acclaimed season was fired.
Beau DeMayo, who served as head writer on the revival after previously writing for Marvel’s “Moon Knight” limited series, was fired days before the show premiered. While his departure was never explained, his colleague Brad Winderbaum, executive producer and Marvel Studios head of TV, streaming, and animation, spoke fondly of his contributions in a March interview with IndieWire.
“Beau had real passion and respect for the characters and wrote great scripts,” Winderbaum said. “And like all of us, we’re drafting off a 60-year legacy of ‘The X-Men.’ It’s filmmaking, it takes a village. There are...
Beau DeMayo, who served as head writer on the revival after previously writing for Marvel’s “Moon Knight” limited series, was fired days before the show premiered. While his departure was never explained, his colleague Brad Winderbaum, executive producer and Marvel Studios head of TV, streaming, and animation, spoke fondly of his contributions in a March interview with IndieWire.
“Beau had real passion and respect for the characters and wrote great scripts,” Winderbaum said. “And like all of us, we’re drafting off a 60-year legacy of ‘The X-Men.’ It’s filmmaking, it takes a village. There are...
- 8/16/2024
- by Christian Zilko
- Indiewire
Beau DeMayo has found himself at the center of a lot of attention as he made public that Disney has decided to strip him of any credit for the work he did on X-Men ’97. It is clear that the House of Mouse does not want to be associated with Beau DeMayo, as neither Disney nor Marvel have reached out to invite the former head writer to the Emmys, despite the show receiving a nomination for Outstanding Animated Program.
A still from X-Men ’97 | Credit: Marvel Animation
While there has been a lot of support for the former head writer, there are some concerning things that have surfaced from his Twitter account that might not sit well with audiences who are praising his work on X-Men ’97. One Tweet in particular, that singles out Emma Frost, has caused fans on Reddit to point out the problematic nature of the post,...
A still from X-Men ’97 | Credit: Marvel Animation
While there has been a lot of support for the former head writer, there are some concerning things that have surfaced from his Twitter account that might not sit well with audiences who are praising his work on X-Men ’97. One Tweet in particular, that singles out Emma Frost, has caused fans on Reddit to point out the problematic nature of the post,...
- 8/16/2024
- by Anuraag Chatterjee
- FandomWire
Five months after he was fired by Marvel Studios, X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo claims that he was stripped of his Season 2 credit after he posted X-Men-themed fan art in honor of Gay Pride Month.
“On June 13, #Marvel sent a letter notifying me that they’d stripped my Season 2 credits due to the post,” he shared in a statement on X, Instagram and Threads, alongside a photo of the illustration. “Sadly, this is the latest in a troubling pattern l suffered through while on working on #XMen97 and [the long-delayed, Mahershala Ali-led] #Blade [movie]. I’ll have more to say soon...
“On June 13, #Marvel sent a letter notifying me that they’d stripped my Season 2 credits due to the post,” he shared in a statement on X, Instagram and Threads, alongside a photo of the illustration. “Sadly, this is the latest in a troubling pattern l suffered through while on working on #XMen97 and [the long-delayed, Mahershala Ali-led] #Blade [movie]. I’ll have more to say soon...
- 8/16/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Five months after Marvel Studios fired X-Men ’97 creator Beau DeMayo for mysterious reasons, the writer claimed Thursday that he no longer will get credit on the second season of the hit Disney+ show, which he completed work on before his exit. DeMayo made the claim on social media, saying it was part of a “troubling pattern” he endured while working for Marvel.
Marvel shot back soon after, and in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, gave insight into his firing, saying it occurred after an internal investigation revealed “egregious” findings.
“Above is #XMen fan-art I posted on Instagram for Gay Pride in June. On June 13, #Marvel sent a letter notifying me that they’d stripped my Season 2 credits due to the post,” DeMayo wrote on X Thursday, along with an illustration of a shirtless version of himself as the superhero Cyclops.
DeMayo, who spent several years at Marvel working...
Marvel shot back soon after, and in a statement to The Hollywood Reporter, gave insight into his firing, saying it occurred after an internal investigation revealed “egregious” findings.
“Above is #XMen fan-art I posted on Instagram for Gay Pride in June. On June 13, #Marvel sent a letter notifying me that they’d stripped my Season 2 credits due to the post,” DeMayo wrote on X Thursday, along with an illustration of a shirtless version of himself as the superhero Cyclops.
DeMayo, who spent several years at Marvel working...
- 8/16/2024
- by Aaron Couch and Borys Kit
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Updated with Marvel’s statement. Beau DeMayo exited X-Men ’97 ahead of its premiere earlier this year, and the creator and former head writer is hinting at why Marvel and Disney+ took away his name from the second season.
In a new social media post, DeMayo broke his silence on one of the reasons his credits for Season 2 were stripped away.
“Firstly, I’m so grateful to have worked on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented folks. Creating this revival was a dream come true and the support fans have shown is so touching,” DeMayo shared on X, the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter.
He continued, “However, I felt it pressing for me to speak up in the wake of leaving the show…”
Firstly, I’m so grateful to have worked on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented folks. Creating this revival was a dream come true and the...
In a new social media post, DeMayo broke his silence on one of the reasons his credits for Season 2 were stripped away.
“Firstly, I’m so grateful to have worked on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented folks. Creating this revival was a dream come true and the support fans have shown is so touching,” DeMayo shared on X, the microblogging platform formerly known as Twitter.
He continued, “However, I felt it pressing for me to speak up in the wake of leaving the show…”
Firstly, I’m so grateful to have worked on #XMen97, collaborating with some amazingly talented folks. Creating this revival was a dream come true and the...
- 8/16/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Marvel has revealed the first look of X-Men ’97 Season 2 for fans who attended D23 and Beau DeMayo’s comment for it sounds promising. DeMayo was the lead writer and showrunner of the first season and he was largely involved in the second season as well. However, he left the series before the premiere of the first season for yet-to-be-confirmed reasons.
Grant Morrison’s run of X-Men comics | Marvel Comics
DeMayo shared that the announcements regarding the second season sounded promising and aligned with his creative vision. Brad Winderbaum, the Head of Animation and Television at Marvel, showed up for the panel at D23 alongside voice actors Cal Dodd and Lenore Zann.
Beau DeMayo’s Comments After X-Men ’97 Season 2 Update At D23 Sound Promising For Fans X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo (via Instagram)
Brad Winderbaum released a few major updates about the second season of X-Men ’97. During the Marvel Animation presentation,...
Grant Morrison’s run of X-Men comics | Marvel Comics
DeMayo shared that the announcements regarding the second season sounded promising and aligned with his creative vision. Brad Winderbaum, the Head of Animation and Television at Marvel, showed up for the panel at D23 alongside voice actors Cal Dodd and Lenore Zann.
Beau DeMayo’s Comments After X-Men ’97 Season 2 Update At D23 Sound Promising For Fans X-Men ’97 showrunner Beau DeMayo (via Instagram)
Brad Winderbaum released a few major updates about the second season of X-Men ’97. During the Marvel Animation presentation,...
- 8/11/2024
- by Hashim Asraff
- FandomWire
One of Disney+'s greatest successes thus far has been "X-Men '97," a revival of the first series-length "X-Men" cartoon that aired in the '90s. The premise screamed "cheap nostalgia" louder than even Banshee or Siryn could, but instead, it was made by people who cared about the material and had something to say with it, so "X-Men '97" turned out to be easily one of the best screen adaptations of these comic book heroes. There's a reason the first season is one of Marvel Studios' most acclaimed projects.
We already knew "X-Men '97" has been renewed for a second and third season. Previously on "X-Men '97," the first season ended on a cliffhanger with the team scattered across time. Professor X, Magneto, Rogue, Nightcrawler, and Beast were sent back to ancient Egypt and met a young Apocalypse, then just going by the name En Sabah Nur. Cyclops and...
We already knew "X-Men '97" has been renewed for a second and third season. Previously on "X-Men '97," the first season ended on a cliffhanger with the team scattered across time. Professor X, Magneto, Rogue, Nightcrawler, and Beast were sent back to ancient Egypt and met a young Apocalypse, then just going by the name En Sabah Nur. Cyclops and...
- 8/10/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This year's Emmy award for Best Animated Series might be the most closely contested in years.
While longtime favorites The Simpsons and Bob's Burgers were nominated this year, animation fans believe X-Men '97 or Blue Eye Samurai will win this year's coveted honor. However, Scavengers Reign, might be a dark horse, waiting in the wings.
Emmy nominees for Best Animated Series
• 'Blue Eye Samurai'
• 'X-Men 97'
• 'Scavengers Reign'
• 'Bob's Burgers'
• 'The Simpsons' pic.twitter.com/hkpDsjlY18
— Culture Crave...
While longtime favorites The Simpsons and Bob's Burgers were nominated this year, animation fans believe X-Men '97 or Blue Eye Samurai will win this year's coveted honor. However, Scavengers Reign, might be a dark horse, waiting in the wings.
Emmy nominees for Best Animated Series
• 'Blue Eye Samurai'
• 'X-Men 97'
• 'Scavengers Reign'
• 'Bob's Burgers'
• 'The Simpsons' pic.twitter.com/hkpDsjlY18
— Culture Crave...
- 7/20/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Humanitas has announced nominations for the 2024 Humanitas Prize in nine juried categories, including TV, film and documentary fields. Noms in the comedy field include “Hacks,” “The Simpsons,” “Girls5eva” and “Act Your Age,” while drama entrants include “The Crown,” “The Morning Show,” “Station 19” and “Black Cake.”
“For fifty years, The Humanitas Prizes have recognized writers who explore the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way, with stories that entertain and uplift audiences,” said Humanitas executive director Michelle Franke. “The Humanitas Prizes champion work that enhances the lives of viewers, even if these projects are not always rewarded by the marketplace.”
Humanitas has tapped actors/writers June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer as host of this year’s Humanitas Prizes event, which will take place on Thursday, September 12 (three days before the Emmy Awards) at Avalon Hollywood. The 2024 New Voices Fellowship, David and Lynn Angell College Comedy Award and Carol Mendelsohn...
“For fifty years, The Humanitas Prizes have recognized writers who explore the human condition in a nuanced, meaningful way, with stories that entertain and uplift audiences,” said Humanitas executive director Michelle Franke. “The Humanitas Prizes champion work that enhances the lives of viewers, even if these projects are not always rewarded by the marketplace.”
Humanitas has tapped actors/writers June Diane Raphael and Paul Scheer as host of this year’s Humanitas Prizes event, which will take place on Thursday, September 12 (three days before the Emmy Awards) at Avalon Hollywood. The 2024 New Voices Fellowship, David and Lynn Angell College Comedy Award and Carol Mendelsohn...
- 7/11/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
X-Men '97 Taps What If...? Writer as the New Showrunner for Season 3 - Main Image
X-Men '97 has finally tapped a new writer who will take over as the showrunner for season 3, which is currently in development.
Before the series premiered, the original head writer Beau DeMayo was notably fired by Marvel Studios after working for two seasons. Up to this day, it is still unknown why he was let go from the position.
Since then, fans have been curious to find out which new writer Marvel will hire to take over the daunting task of continuing the show's acclaimed run in its upcoming seasons.
Matthew Chauncey Set as New Writer for X-Men '97 Season 3
It was recently confirmed that What If...? writer Matthew Chauncey has been tapped to serve as the new head writer/showrunner for X-Men '97 season 3.
DeMayo already wrote the scripts for the second season, which has reportedly been revised,...
X-Men '97 has finally tapped a new writer who will take over as the showrunner for season 3, which is currently in development.
Before the series premiered, the original head writer Beau DeMayo was notably fired by Marvel Studios after working for two seasons. Up to this day, it is still unknown why he was let go from the position.
Since then, fans have been curious to find out which new writer Marvel will hire to take over the daunting task of continuing the show's acclaimed run in its upcoming seasons.
Matthew Chauncey Set as New Writer for X-Men '97 Season 3
It was recently confirmed that What If...? writer Matthew Chauncey has been tapped to serve as the new head writer/showrunner for X-Men '97 season 3.
DeMayo already wrote the scripts for the second season, which has reportedly been revised,...
- 7/11/2024
- EpicStream
Just days before the season 1 premiere, Beau DeMayo, the head writer for ‘X-Men ’97’, was fired from Disney, with no official reason given. Speculations ranged from DeMayo’s involvement with an OnlyFans account to rumors of his difficult personality.
Despite his departure, the show became a massive hit, consistently achieving high ratings. Much of this success was credited to DeMayo’s writing, as he actively engaged with fans on social media, guiding them through each episode.
A few weeks ago, following the season 1 finale, Beau DeMayo detailed his involvement with season 2 of the popular show, which had been announced even before the premiere of season 1. DeMayo explained that he wrote most of the upcoming season but would not be involved in leading production or directing cast recordings.
Thank you. I did write a lot of season 2. However, unlike Season 1, I will not be heavily involved or leading production, cast records,...
Despite his departure, the show became a massive hit, consistently achieving high ratings. Much of this success was credited to DeMayo’s writing, as he actively engaged with fans on social media, guiding them through each episode.
A few weeks ago, following the season 1 finale, Beau DeMayo detailed his involvement with season 2 of the popular show, which had been announced even before the premiere of season 1. DeMayo explained that he wrote most of the upcoming season but would not be involved in leading production or directing cast recordings.
Thank you. I did write a lot of season 2. However, unlike Season 1, I will not be heavily involved or leading production, cast records,...
- 7/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Fiction Horizon
Just days before the season 1 premiere, the head writer for ‘X-Men ’97’ Beau DeMayo was fired from Disney, and an official reason was never given as to why that happened. There were plenty of speculations going around, from DeMayo being fired due to the OnlyFans account to stories of him not exactly being the most pleasant person to be around.
In any case, DeMayo was fired and the show turned out to be a massive hit with consistently high ratings. Much of that success was attributed to DeMayo’s writing, who guided fans via social media through the episodes, every step of the way.
A few weeks ago, following the season 1 finale, DeMayo explained the extent of his involvement with Season 2 of the popular show, which was announced even before the premiere of season 1. The writer explained that he wrote the majority of the upcoming season, he just won’t...
In any case, DeMayo was fired and the show turned out to be a massive hit with consistently high ratings. Much of that success was attributed to DeMayo’s writing, who guided fans via social media through the episodes, every step of the way.
A few weeks ago, following the season 1 finale, DeMayo explained the extent of his involvement with Season 2 of the popular show, which was announced even before the premiere of season 1. The writer explained that he wrote the majority of the upcoming season, he just won’t...
- 7/11/2024
- by Valentina Kraljik
- Comic Basics
Beau DeMayo was fired as X-Men '97 showrunner back in March prior to the show's world premiere, but he had already completed work on the scripts for the second season of the acclaimed animated revival series.
Now, Marvel Studios has hired a new scribe to replace him for the in-development season 3, with Deadline reporting that Matthew Chauncey, who has previously worked on episodes of What If...? and Ms. Marvel, will succeed DeMayo as head writer on X-Men '97.
Chauncey will work alongside director Jake Castorena, with original '90s series EPs Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald remaining on board as consulting producers.
Exact season 2 plot details are still under wraps, but during a recent interview with Discussing Film, Castorena was asked if they intend to hold on to the '90s aesthetic, and if he anticipates the show taking influence from later comic book runs for the second season.
Now, Marvel Studios has hired a new scribe to replace him for the in-development season 3, with Deadline reporting that Matthew Chauncey, who has previously worked on episodes of What If...? and Ms. Marvel, will succeed DeMayo as head writer on X-Men '97.
Chauncey will work alongside director Jake Castorena, with original '90s series EPs Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald remaining on board as consulting producers.
Exact season 2 plot details are still under wraps, but during a recent interview with Discussing Film, Castorena was asked if they intend to hold on to the '90s aesthetic, and if he anticipates the show taking influence from later comic book runs for the second season.
- 7/10/2024
- ComicBookMovie.com
Marvel Studios’ “X-Men ‘97” was always expected to be popular. It’s obviously made to tickle the nostalgia bone of fans. However, what might have surprised many people is just how well the show performed, both with critics and viewership. It’s universally acclaimed and absolutely adored by fans. That’s why there’s so much concern about Season 2, especially with the behind-the-scenes changes.
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According to Deadline, Matthew Chauncey has been hired to be the lead writer/showrunner of “X-Men ‘97” as the series enters production on its second season.
Continue reading ‘X-Men ’97’: Matthew Chauncey Hired As New Head Writer For Popular Animated Series at The Playlist.
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According to Deadline, Matthew Chauncey has been hired to be the lead writer/showrunner of “X-Men ‘97” as the series enters production on its second season.
Continue reading ‘X-Men ’97’: Matthew Chauncey Hired As New Head Writer For Popular Animated Series at The Playlist.
- 7/10/2024
- by Charles Barfield
- The Playlist
Marvel Studios shocked the world when it released the animated television series, X-Men ’97. A continuation of the original X-Men: The Animated Series, the show defied expectations with its impeccable premise, well-crafted characters, and an intriguing storyline from start to end. Developed by Beau DeMayo, the series is gearing up for the release of its second season while the third is being written.
X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Ousted by Marvel even before the series’ release, creator DeMayo is not attached to the project anymore. And fans are convinced his time with Marvel is done and dusted after receiving the update regarding season three of X-Men ’97.
Beau DeMayo Has No Chance of Coming Back After This Update from Marvel
Beau DeMayo | Instagram/@beau_demayo
Beau DeMayo has worked with Marvel for a number of projects, but his X-Men ’97 truly pushed the boundaries of storytelling. Hailed for being true to the original series,...
X-Men ’97 | Marvel Animation
Ousted by Marvel even before the series’ release, creator DeMayo is not attached to the project anymore. And fans are convinced his time with Marvel is done and dusted after receiving the update regarding season three of X-Men ’97.
Beau DeMayo Has No Chance of Coming Back After This Update from Marvel
Beau DeMayo | Instagram/@beau_demayo
Beau DeMayo has worked with Marvel for a number of projects, but his X-Men ’97 truly pushed the boundaries of storytelling. Hailed for being true to the original series,...
- 7/10/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
The hit show, which brings back the ’90s “X-Men” animated series we all know and love, is heading into its third season with some big changes. Matthew Chauncey has been chosen as the new head writer. He takes over from Beau DeMayo, who left the job earlier this year.
Chauncey is no stranger to Marvel stories. He’s written for other animated shows like “What If…?” and the live-action series “Ms. Marvel.” With his experience writing both cartoons and live movies, he seems like a great fit to guide where the new season goes.
Season one of the revival was a huge hit on Disney+. The early episodes got over 4 million viewers in just a few days. Even the season finale had around 3.5 million people tuning in. That makes it one of the most watched animation finales on the streaming service!
It seems like Disney+ and Marvel are confident Chauncey can keep the success going.
Chauncey is no stranger to Marvel stories. He’s written for other animated shows like “What If…?” and the live-action series “Ms. Marvel.” With his experience writing both cartoons and live movies, he seems like a great fit to guide where the new season goes.
Season one of the revival was a huge hit on Disney+. The early episodes got over 4 million viewers in just a few days. Even the season finale had around 3.5 million people tuning in. That makes it one of the most watched animation finales on the streaming service!
It seems like Disney+ and Marvel are confident Chauncey can keep the success going.
- 7/10/2024
- by Naser Nahandian
- Gazettely
Following the high-profile firing of Beau DeMayo, Marvel Animation has a new writer on board to pen the third series of X-Men ’97.
Marvel Studios has struggled in lots of ways over the past couple of years, but its animation division has gone from strength to strength. The release of its What If…? series marked a real high point for the studio, but its fortunes peaked even higher with this year’s X-Men ’97.
The series – which revives the long-dormant 1990s X-Men animated show has received almost universal praise from critics. Mere weeks before its release, however, Marvel announced that it had fired the creator of the series, Beau DeMayo. The timing of DeMayo’s departure made plenty of waves at the time, not least because of X-Men ’97’s success and also because he was a regular writer for the company, having worked on live action shows such as...
Marvel Studios has struggled in lots of ways over the past couple of years, but its animation division has gone from strength to strength. The release of its What If…? series marked a real high point for the studio, but its fortunes peaked even higher with this year’s X-Men ’97.
The series – which revives the long-dormant 1990s X-Men animated show has received almost universal praise from critics. Mere weeks before its release, however, Marvel announced that it had fired the creator of the series, Beau DeMayo. The timing of DeMayo’s departure made plenty of waves at the time, not least because of X-Men ’97’s success and also because he was a regular writer for the company, having worked on live action shows such as...
- 7/10/2024
- by Dan Cooper
- Film Stories
There’s a new face at the helm of X-Men ’97.
Matthew Chauncey — who has previously worked on the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel and What If…? — has been tapped to serve as head writer for the in-development third season of the streamer’s animated X-Men show, according to our sister site Deadline. (TVLine has reached out to Disney+ for confirmation.)
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Matthew Chauncey — who has previously worked on the Disney+ series Ms. Marvel and What If…? — has been tapped to serve as head writer for the in-development third season of the streamer’s animated X-Men show, according to our sister site Deadline. (TVLine has reached out to Disney+ for confirmation.)
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- 7/10/2024
- by Rebecca Iannucci
- TVLine.com
Marvel Animation has tapped Matthew Chauncey to pen the third season of Disney+’s wildly popular X-Men ’97 series, The Hollywood Reporter has confirmed.
Chauncey, who was a writer on Marvel’s Disney+ animated series What If…?, will take over writing duties from Beau DeMayo. In March, a THR exclusive revealed that Marvel had suddenly fired DeMayo ahead of the Disney+ debut of X-Men’97, a revival and continuation of the classic ’90s X-Men animated series.
At the time of his exit, DeMay had already written the first two seasons of X-Men ’97, and was even discussing loose ideas for a third season.
Chauncey will work alongside Jake Castorena, who has been series director since season one. Additionally, Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald, executive producers of the original X-Men: The Animated Series, will remain on as consulting producers.
X-Men ’97 has been a huge critical hit for Marvel, with...
Chauncey, who was a writer on Marvel’s Disney+ animated series What If…?, will take over writing duties from Beau DeMayo. In March, a THR exclusive revealed that Marvel had suddenly fired DeMayo ahead of the Disney+ debut of X-Men’97, a revival and continuation of the classic ’90s X-Men animated series.
At the time of his exit, DeMay had already written the first two seasons of X-Men ’97, and was even discussing loose ideas for a third season.
Chauncey will work alongside Jake Castorena, who has been series director since season one. Additionally, Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald, executive producers of the original X-Men: The Animated Series, will remain on as consulting producers.
X-Men ’97 has been a huge critical hit for Marvel, with...
- 7/10/2024
- by Abid Rahman
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: Matthew Chauncey (What If…?) has been tapped to write Season 3 of Disney+’s X-Men ’97, Marvel Animation‘s revival of the classic ’90s animated series, sources tell Deadline.
Chauncey succeeds Beau DeMayo who parted ways with Marvel earlier this year, ahead of X-Men ’97‘s March 20 premiere, after completing work on both Season 1 and Season 2.
Chauncey will work alongside X-Men 97 director Jake Castorena, who has been on the animated followup from the start. Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald, executive produced on the original X-Men: The Animated Series, will remain on as consulting producers. Season 2 of the revival, whose scripts have reportedly been revised, is in production. Season 3 is in development.
X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to...
Chauncey succeeds Beau DeMayo who parted ways with Marvel earlier this year, ahead of X-Men ’97‘s March 20 premiere, after completing work on both Season 1 and Season 2.
Chauncey will work alongside X-Men 97 director Jake Castorena, who has been on the animated followup from the start. Larry Houston and Eric and Julia Lewald, executive produced on the original X-Men: The Animated Series, will remain on as consulting producers. Season 2 of the revival, whose scripts have reportedly been revised, is in production. Season 3 is in development.
X-Men ’97 revisits the iconic era of the 1990s as The X-Men, a band of mutants who use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them, are challenged like never before, forced to...
- 7/10/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Jon Favreau’s Happy Hogan has always been a side character that appears in the movies sparingly, but what if he leads an entire episode of a show? This became the discussion when the director jokingly said he wanted Happy to be the main character this time.
Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan in What If…? / Disney+
Tony Stark’s famous bodyguard appeared in the first season of What If…?, a project Favreau gladly accepted. He, however, made a demand to return in the sequel as long as he gets to headline one episode.
Jon Favreau Joked About Playing The Freak – And He Did!
Speaking at a press event via SlashFilm, series creator A.C. Bradley revealed they wanted to dedicate an episode to the resident comic reliefs of the Marvel films, Darcy Lewis and Happy Hogan. Both of them showed up in Season 2 Episode 3: What If… Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?...
Jon Favreau as Happy Hogan in What If…? / Disney+
Tony Stark’s famous bodyguard appeared in the first season of What If…?, a project Favreau gladly accepted. He, however, made a demand to return in the sequel as long as he gets to headline one episode.
Jon Favreau Joked About Playing The Freak – And He Did!
Speaking at a press event via SlashFilm, series creator A.C. Bradley revealed they wanted to dedicate an episode to the resident comic reliefs of the Marvel films, Darcy Lewis and Happy Hogan. Both of them showed up in Season 2 Episode 3: What If… Happy Hogan Saved Christmas?...
- 7/4/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
Marvel's "What If..." has employed a mix of reprisals and recasts from the movies. Captain Peggy Carter may have the super soldier serum, and Strange Supreme went down a darker path, but they're still played by Hayley Atwell and Benedict Cumberbatch like the originals. Tragically, T'Challa-as-Star-Lord also went down as Chadwick Boseman's final performance.
On the other hand: Mick Wingert fills in for Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Lake Bell plays Black Widow instead of Scarlett Johansson, and season 1 big bad Infinity Ultron was voiced by Ross Marquand, not James Spader.
"What If..." season 2 brings in two characters not seen in season 1, Hela (the villain of "Thor: Ragnarok") and Wenwu (the villain of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"), and pairs them up in episode 7: "What If... Hela Found the Ten Rings?" The episode splits the difference on recasting: Wenwu is voiced by Feodor Chin,...
On the other hand: Mick Wingert fills in for Robert Downey Jr. as Tony Stark/Iron Man, Lake Bell plays Black Widow instead of Scarlett Johansson, and season 1 big bad Infinity Ultron was voiced by Ross Marquand, not James Spader.
"What If..." season 2 brings in two characters not seen in season 1, Hela (the villain of "Thor: Ragnarok") and Wenwu (the villain of "Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings"), and pairs them up in episode 7: "What If... Hela Found the Ten Rings?" The episode splits the difference on recasting: Wenwu is voiced by Feodor Chin,...
- 1/20/2024
- by Devin Meenan
- Slash Film
This article contains spoilers for "What If...?" season 2.
"What If...?" season 2 only just premiered on Disney+ and brought with it another round of fascinating adventures through the multiverse. The Marvel Cinematic Universe could have turned out any number of ways -- had certain characters made different choices along the way. This new season kicks off with a Nebula-focused episode titled "What If... Nebula Joined the Nova Corps?" As the title implies, it sees the adopted daughter of Thanos taking something of a hero's turn as a member of the Nova Corps. But that gritty hero's journey almost wandered down a dark path.
Showrunner A.C. Bradley recently sat down with IGN to break down the show's second season. In discussing the season premiere, which was written by Matthew Chauncey, Bradley explained that the whole thing came about simply because the show's creatives love Karen Gillan's work as Nebula (and...
"What If...?" season 2 only just premiered on Disney+ and brought with it another round of fascinating adventures through the multiverse. The Marvel Cinematic Universe could have turned out any number of ways -- had certain characters made different choices along the way. This new season kicks off with a Nebula-focused episode titled "What If... Nebula Joined the Nova Corps?" As the title implies, it sees the adopted daughter of Thanos taking something of a hero's turn as a member of the Nova Corps. But that gritty hero's journey almost wandered down a dark path.
Showrunner A.C. Bradley recently sat down with IGN to break down the show's second season. In discussing the season premiere, which was written by Matthew Chauncey, Bradley explained that the whole thing came about simply because the show's creatives love Karen Gillan's work as Nebula (and...
- 1/4/2024
- by Ryan Scott
- Slash Film
Season 2 of Disney+’s animated What If…? anthology answered nine new questions in Season 2, including: “What if Nebula joined the Nova Corps?” “What if Peter Quill attacked Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?” And, “What if the Avengers assembled in the year 1602?”
But one question that the showrunner for Seasons 1 and 2 also asked and answered will never see the light of day, seeing as it was a “very dark” episode involving your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
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But one question that the showrunner for Seasons 1 and 2 also asked and answered will never see the light of day, seeing as it was a “very dark” episode involving your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
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- 1/3/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Season 2 of Disney+’s animated What If…? anthology answered nine new questions in Season 2, including: “What if Nebula joined the Nova Corps?” “What if Peter Quill attacked Earth’s Mightiest Heroes?” And, “What if the Avengers assembled in the year 1602?”
But one question that the showrunner for Seasons 1 and 2 also asked and answered will never see the light of day, seeing as it was a “very dark” episode involving your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
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But one question that the showrunner for Seasons 1 and 2 also asked and answered will never see the light of day, seeing as it was a “very dark” episode involving your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man.
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- 1/3/2024
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
It’s Hela on Earth in TVLine’s exclusive sneak peek from Episode 7 of Marvel’s What If…? Season 2, which hits Disney+ this Thursday, Dec. 28.
In the episode “What If… Hela Found the Ten Rings?,” Odin — having grown weary of his daughter’s bloodlust — opts to teach Hela a lesson by stripping her of her powers and banishing her to Earth.
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In the episode “What If… Hela Found the Ten Rings?,” Odin — having grown weary of his daughter’s bloodlust — opts to teach Hela a lesson by stripping her of her powers and banishing her to Earth.
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- 12/27/2023
- by Matt Webb Mitovich
- TVLine.com
Marvel's "What If...?" is creatively one of the best things to happen to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. More than big crossover movie events, more than the many, many TV shows expanding the world through new kinds of characters, it's "What If...?" that really fulfills the potential of the MCU. "Star Wars" didn't become such a massive and beloved franchise with the movies or the shows alone. It did so with the expanded universe of books, games, and comics exploring smaller, weirder aspects of the galaxy. "What If...?" season 1 wasn't perfect, and it still adhered too close to the formula of the McU's films, but it showed promise in how it unleashed the imagination of what was possible in the MCU.
Now, season 2 will attempt to build on that by telling more stories that aren't simply pulled from the McU's films. Take the brief trailer shots of what looks like an...
Now, season 2 will attempt to build on that by telling more stories that aren't simply pulled from the McU's films. Take the brief trailer shots of what looks like an...
- 12/25/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Slash Film
Even with its shortcomings, Marvel's "What If...?" season 1 is the closest the Marvel Cinematic Universe has come to realizing the true potential of the multiverse in terms of storytelling. The hope, then, is that the animated series will dispense with the training wheels entirely with its next batch of episodes and really have fun with the concept, rather than restricting itself to re-imagining events from MCU movies and TV shows past. And so far, it appears season 2 will do just that, with an episode inspired by the Neil Gaiman-penned Elizabethan era comic arc "1602" and another one centered on a brand-new character in the form of the Mohawk hero Kahhori.
Of course, there's still plenty of room for new stories featuring old favorites, including treasured supporting players and frequent comic relief sidekicks Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings) and Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau). Those two specifically will team up in "What If.
Of course, there's still plenty of room for new stories featuring old favorites, including treasured supporting players and frequent comic relief sidekicks Darcy Lewis (Kat Dennings) and Happy Hogan (Jon Favreau). Those two specifically will team up in "What If.
- 12/20/2023
- by Sandy Schaefer
- Slash Film
When Marvel's "What If...?" season 2 premieres later this month, fans will be taking another look at some other pockets of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Like last season, the Watcher (Jeffrey Wright) observes (and sometimes takes part in) some alternate versions of the lives of our villains and heroes. This time around, we're also getting a brand new hero named Kahhori, a First Nations woman of the Mohawk tribe. Kahhori was created for the animated series with a lot of influence and input from the Mohawk people. The episode is done completely in the Mohawk language with subtitles, and the people running the show are very excited about it.
I recently got a chance to watch the first two episodes (neither of which were Kahhori's) of the second season, and attend a Q&a with executive producer Bryan Andrews, writer Matthew Chauncey, and writer and executive producer A.C. Bradley. They spoke...
I recently got a chance to watch the first two episodes (neither of which were Kahhori's) of the second season, and attend a Q&a with executive producer Bryan Andrews, writer Matthew Chauncey, and writer and executive producer A.C. Bradley. They spoke...
- 12/19/2023
- by Jenna Busch
- Slash Film
Marvel’s What If? Is back for a second series on Disney+ this December – and here’s the trailer to prove it…
What If? was a surprising, fun addition to the Marvel canon when it first landed on Disney+, perhaps because the sheer scale of storytelling possibilities is so huge.
Series one featured scenarios as wide ranging as Peggy Carter becoming the First Avenger and T’Challa becoming a Star Lord, to examining what might have happened if artificially-intelligent supervillain Ultron hadn’t been defeated by those pesky Avengers. It doesn’t look like the next run of the show will be pulling its punches either.
Promotion is underway for it now, and we now have a synopsis for the second series. It doesn’t tell us much, but nevertheless reads as follows:
Season 2 of Marvel Studios’ imaginative and captivating “What If…?” series continues the journey as The Watcher guides viewers again through the vast multiverse,...
What If? was a surprising, fun addition to the Marvel canon when it first landed on Disney+, perhaps because the sheer scale of storytelling possibilities is so huge.
Series one featured scenarios as wide ranging as Peggy Carter becoming the First Avenger and T’Challa becoming a Star Lord, to examining what might have happened if artificially-intelligent supervillain Ultron hadn’t been defeated by those pesky Avengers. It doesn’t look like the next run of the show will be pulling its punches either.
Promotion is underway for it now, and we now have a synopsis for the second series. It doesn’t tell us much, but nevertheless reads as follows:
Season 2 of Marvel Studios’ imaginative and captivating “What If…?” series continues the journey as The Watcher guides viewers again through the vast multiverse,...
- 11/17/2023
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
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Kamala Khan is a superhero fan with an imagination, particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel; Kamala feels like she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home, that is until she gets superpowers like the heroes she’s looked up to.
Even though the wildly popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is full of comedy, heart, and emotion, one thing it is severely lacking in is more coming-of-age-style stories. Jon Watts’ Spider-Man: Homecoming was really the closest thing we ever got to a coming-of-age MCU film, and boy did it ever work.
However, Bisha K. Ali‘s newest series in the MCU, Ms. Marvel, aims to be a full-blown...
Kamala Khan is a superhero fan with an imagination, particularly when it comes to Captain Marvel; Kamala feels like she doesn’t fit in at school and sometimes even at home, that is until she gets superpowers like the heroes she’s looked up to.
Even though the wildly popular Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) is full of comedy, heart, and emotion, one thing it is severely lacking in is more coming-of-age-style stories. Jon Watts’ Spider-Man: Homecoming was really the closest thing we ever got to a coming-of-age MCU film, and boy did it ever work.
However, Bisha K. Ali‘s newest series in the MCU, Ms. Marvel, aims to be a full-blown...
- 7/14/2022
- by Caillou Pettis
- Nerdly
Exclusive: Bash Naran, a literary manager and producer at Writ Large, is leaving the company to become an agent in the Scripted Television department of WME. He will be based in the agency’s Beverly Hills office.
During his more than three and a half years at Writ Large, Naran represented writers, directors and producers with a focus on diverse, underrepresented and international creators with unique, multicultural perspectives. Several of his clients are expected to follow him.
Prior to his time at Writ Large, Naran was a literary manager at Jeremy Platt’s Plattform for two and a half years. Over the length of his career as a manager, Naran has worked with such clients as Oscar & Emmy-nominated and DGA award-winning Smriti Mundhra, Ali Selim (Marvel’s Secret Invasion), Matthew Chauncey (Marvel’s What If…?), David Coggeshall, Des Moran (Peacock’s Queer As Folk) and Anna Klassen.
“Bash is a terrific representative, colleague and friend! He and his singing will be truly missed, but we are excited to continue to support him in the next stage of his career,” the Writ Large partners said in a statement.
Naran started his entertainment career at CAA in the Entertainment Marketing group, where he aided with clients including Canada Goose, Chipotle, General Motors and Fender Guitars, among others. Before that, Naran was the Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based Doucce Cosmetics.
Naran is a co-founder of The Salon, a forum for South Asian artists and executives in entertainment to connect and collaborate, share resources, facilitate mentorship and drive public advocacy. Co-Founded by Nik Dodani and Vinny Chhibber, the organization launched a mentorship program for developing creatives and executives in the diaspora with the help of Rishi Rajani and Reena Singh.
During his more than three and a half years at Writ Large, Naran represented writers, directors and producers with a focus on diverse, underrepresented and international creators with unique, multicultural perspectives. Several of his clients are expected to follow him.
Prior to his time at Writ Large, Naran was a literary manager at Jeremy Platt’s Plattform for two and a half years. Over the length of his career as a manager, Naran has worked with such clients as Oscar & Emmy-nominated and DGA award-winning Smriti Mundhra, Ali Selim (Marvel’s Secret Invasion), Matthew Chauncey (Marvel’s What If…?), David Coggeshall, Des Moran (Peacock’s Queer As Folk) and Anna Klassen.
“Bash is a terrific representative, colleague and friend! He and his singing will be truly missed, but we are excited to continue to support him in the next stage of his career,” the Writ Large partners said in a statement.
Naran started his entertainment career at CAA in the Entertainment Marketing group, where he aided with clients including Canada Goose, Chipotle, General Motors and Fender Guitars, among others. Before that, Naran was the Chief Marketing Officer of New York-based Doucce Cosmetics.
Naran is a co-founder of The Salon, a forum for South Asian artists and executives in entertainment to connect and collaborate, share resources, facilitate mentorship and drive public advocacy. Co-Founded by Nik Dodani and Vinny Chhibber, the organization launched a mentorship program for developing creatives and executives in the diaspora with the help of Rishi Rajani and Reena Singh.
- 5/10/2022
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
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