Actor Jonathan Majors dumped by Marvel after assault conviction
NY Post
Marvel supervillain Jonathan Majors was dumped by the Disney-owned studio immediately after the actor was convicted of assault and harassment Monday, according to a person familiar with the situation.
The rising star was cast to become the overarching bad guy Kang the Conqueror in upcoming Marvel films after debuting the role in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” as well as both seasons of “Loki.”
He was also signed to appear as the time-traveling supervillain in “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” in 2026 and “Avengers: Secret Wars” in 2027.
It is unclear whether Marvel will now recast the role – which could prove difficult considering the baggage created by Majors – or rewrite the future projects for a different Marvel baddie.
“I think his career is over,” one longtime Hollywood agent told The Post.
Another insider agreed, adding: “Jonathan is going to need all his superpowers to keep his job after this verdict. Disney has no choice but to dump him. Jonathan can expect all the fancy invites and events to no longer want him around. You can get away with a lot in Hollywood, hitting your girlfriend isn’t one of them”
