X-MEN '97 head writer Beau DeMayo says that his writers' room only recruited writers who were fans of the original animated series:
"You have to respect the work before you're allowed to add to its legacy..." Full quote:
@616rachelsummer
Iβm generally optimistic but for some reason every time I hear news about this series itβs making me less and less excited about it π
@616rachelsummer
I have a feeling that the animated series is end all and be all of the x men,as far as marvel studios is concerned.they have played its theme song twice now
@616rachelsummer
There wasnβt even a comic reader requirement for the original series π
They wasted Stormβs iconic storyline in one of the first few episodes, I couldnβt watch it after that