Jonathan Majors Faces Marvel Exit Amidst Legal Troubles
Marvel Star Jonathan Majors Faces MCU Exit Following Domestic Violence Conviction: The Emmy-nominated actor found guilty of reckless assault and harassment by a NYC jury. Marvel Studios confirms decision not to move forward with Majors, impacting Phase 5 and 6 plans.
He played the iconic villain Kang the Conqueror. The character was set to lead in ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty,’ scheduled for May 1, 2026. Director Destin Daniel Cretton exits, and writer Michael Waldron steps in after Majors’ legal troubles. Uncertainty surrounds the fate of Kang, with potential recasting on the horizon. WME continues to represent Majors amid ongoing legal challenges.
The actor had a promising 2023, including roles in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ and ‘Creed III.’ However, projects like ‘Magazine Dreams’ face uncertainty after being pulled from the theatrical schedule. Majors was fired by manager 360 Entertainment and publicist The Lede Company post-arrest, impacting various projects, including an unannounced Otis Redding biopic.
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