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Beau DeMayo Slams Marvel's X-Men Director Choice

6/24/2025

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Beau DeMayo, recently dismissed by Marvel, slammed the studio's decision to appoint Jake Schreier as director for the upcoming X-Men movie, labeling it "pathetic." He pointed to Schreier's lackluster performance with Thunderbolts and accused Marvel of prioritizing specific Hollywood demographics despite past failures. Fans will have to wait until after 2027 for the reboot's release.

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Beau DeMayo, recently dismissed by Marvel, slammed the studio's decision to appoint Jake Schreier as director for the upcoming X-Men movie, labeling it "pathetic." He pointed to Schreier's lackluster performance with Thunderbolts and accused Marvel of prioritizing specific Hollywood demographics despite past failures. Fans will have to wait until after 2027 for the reboot's release.