The future of Jonathan Majors remains unknown within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, However, from the Disney offices a plan is already being prepared for your case.
Majors was destined to be the most important figure in phase 5 of the MCU, personifying ‘Kang The Conqueror’, the great villain of the superhero franchise that expects to release more than 8 films in the next 3 years and where the American actor I was going to have a great turnout.
However, his arrest, for allegedly physically assaulting his girlfriend, has caused the actor’s career to completely collapse.
Majors is currently facing three counts of assault in the third degree, aggravated harassment in the second degree, three counts of attempted assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree. Police cite that Majors allegedly hit “[a la víctima] in the face with an open hand, causing substantial pain and a laceration behind the ear.” In addition, he allegedly grabbed her hand and neck, “causing substantial bruising and pain.”
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In contrast, a statement from Majors’ attorney yesterday called the charges and stories “a witch hunt” and promised to clear the actor’s name.
What will Marvel do about it?
Marvel Studio has remained very cautious with this issue, waiting for the investigations and the actor’s court case with the American justice to progress.
However, a new report reveals that from the Marvel offices they are already beginning to devise a universe of films where the role of his character is no longer so relevant.
The report goes on to mention that sources familiar with the situation reveal that Marvel has “already begun preparations” to recast the role of Kang the Conqueror in case it is necessary.
Meanwhile, Majors is still set to portray Kang and its litany of variants in the upcoming second season of Loki, which is expected to premiere soon.