Jonathan Majors was set to be the next big villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kang. After being found guilty in court, Marvel has fired the actor
At the beginning of the year, Jonathan Majors was one of the most sought-after stars in Hollywood. In the Marvel blockbuster Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, he played the next big villain in the superhero franchise, while Creed III marked his entry into the Rocky universe. He was arrested in March
After arrest in March: Jonathan Majors found guilty on two of four charges
Majors was accused of domestic violence and assault. The allegations came from Grace Jabbari, his girlfriend at the time. She accused Majors of hitting her, including with his hand on her head. Majors was arrested. The trial against the US actor began in November.
Less than a month later, the verdict is known. As the Hollywood Reporter reports, a jury in New York has decided that Majors is guilty on two of four charges. He now faces up to a year in prison. However, the sentence has not yet been determined. It is expected to be announced in February 2024.
Marvel Studios fires Jonathan Majors: The actor will not return as Kang in Avengers 5
Within hours of the announcement, Marvel Studios reacted to the verdict and fired Majors, according to a report from Deadline. Majors was an important actor in the development of the franchise. He portrayed the villain Kang the Conqueror, who played a central role in several projects.
(Jonathan Majors in Loki)
Majors first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe at the end of season 1 of Loki and then took on the role two more times: in the aforementioned Ant-Man sequel and season 2 of Loki. At least one further appearance was planned in the fifth Avengers film, which even had his character in the title.
As the Hollywood Reporter notes, the film will no longer be called Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Instead, it currently has the working title Avengers 5. Marvel now has two options: Either recast the character or completely write him out of all future projects. Both are possible
