X-Men ‘97is reshaping its team one step at a time after its creator and original scribe,Beau DeMayo, took a permanent leave from his time with Marvel Studios. Now, we finally have word of who will take over at the helm of storytelling asWhat If…?alum,Matthew Chauncey, has been officially announced byDeadlineto be the head writer for the show’s third season. Forming the crew that will carry the reinvigorated animated series towards further critical acclaim and viewership success, Chauncey joinsX-Men ’97directorJake Castorenawho returns to the helm. Also returning to their posts as consulting producers areLarry HoustonandEricandJulia Lewaldwho served as executive producers for the originalX-Men: The Animated Series.
From one Marvel project to another, Chauncey is the perfect choice to push the storyline along forX-Men ’97as the creative has been a writer and producer on the studio’s other hit series,What If…?, since its release in 2021.Considering the popularitythatWhat If…?has basked in during its two-season run, those of us who were pulled intoX-Men ’97like moths to a nostalgic flame can breathe a sigh of relief knowing that the future of the show is in extremely capable hands. In the realm of live-action, Chauncey also holds credits for working on Disney+Ms. Marvel.
In case your brain needs a bit of a refresher, DeMayo’s name was associated withX-Men ’97since it was revealed back in 2021 that thebeloved series would be returning to screens.Then, mere days before the animated series made its return,Marvel fired DeMayo from the production, leaving audiences dazed and confused about what had transpired behind the scenes. Despite a new writer being hired for Season 3,the second season is already nearly completewith DeMayo’s creative stamp lingering despite no longer being involved with Marvel Studios.
’X-Men ‘97’ Executive Producer Weighs In On How The Series Could Affect The MCU
During a conversation with Collider’sMaggie Lovitt,X-Men ’97executive producer,Brad Winderbaum, opened up about how he hopes the success of the series will have a ripple effect to shake up some change across the MCU. Specifically addressing the romantic tension that audiences saw betweenRogue and Magneto, Winderbaum said,“I think it will influence, and I hope it influences the entire studio. It’s something I’ve learned as a television producer versus a film producer, is how much time you have to build those relationships in a longer form and deepen them and let them grow and tease them.And you can show things to the audience first that the characters don’t see yet. So give people things to root for, from a romance standpoint, from a friendship standpoint, from an enemy standpoint.”
As for what audiences can expect from the upcoming seasons, Winderbaum teased that Season 2 “holds up against the first season,” and added, “we are currently writing the third season.” For now, get caught up on the first season ofX-Men ’97now streaming on Disney+.
A band of mutants use their uncanny gifts to protect a world that hates and fears them; they’re challenged like never before, forced to face a dangerous and unexpected new future.
Stream on Disney+
