Jonathan Majors Faces Recasting Amid Assault Charges: What’s Next For Kang?

Actor Jonathan Majors, Known For His Role As Kang The Conqueror In The Marvel Cinematic Universe, Has Been Recast In Upcoming Projects Amid Assault Charges.

By Amitabh Mukherji
April 19,2023
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Actor Jonathan Majors, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been recast in a few upcoming projects due to assault charges. While his MCU role seems to be secure for now, other partners have cut ties with the actor as the investigation continues.

No Longer Starring In Two Movies

Marvel Star’s Girlfriend Admits To Assault, Flips Narrative On Jonathan Majors’ Arrest

According to Deadline, Majors will no longer star in two movies he had lined up or was circling. These include an Otis Redding biopic and the upcoming adaptation of Walter Mosley’s novel, The Man in My Basement. The latter project is already in the process of recasting Majors’ role.

Lost Advertising Opportunities

U.S. Army Ad Jonathan Majors

Majors also lost an advertisement with the U.S. Army and will not be a part of an upcoming marketing campaign for the Texas Rangers baseball team.

Majors’ Hollywood Future In Question

Jonathan Majors

As the investigation continues, Majors’ future in Hollywood is uncertain. With his recent success, it seemed like the actor was on the verge of a major breakthrough. However, with the ongoing investigation, his future is up in the air.

Possible Recasting Of Kang The Conqueror

Is Marvel Studios Planning To Recast Jonathan Majors As Kang The Conqueror

The biggest question mark now is what Marvel Studios will do with Majors and whether he will be recast as Kang the Conqueror. As much of the franchise’s ongoing Multiverse Saga rests on the actor’s shoulders, Marvel Studios will have to make some tough decisions if they have to head in a different direction.

Majors maintains his innocence, but as the May 8 court date approaches, Marvel Studios may have to make some tough decisions.