Jonathan Majors was swiftly cut loose by Marvel after his assault conviction. According to a recent report, Marvel had already been considering moving on from him.
Following his guilty verdict on harassment and assault charges relating to an incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, Marvel announced Majors’ departure just minutes after the jury’s decision in December.
Despite being convicted for actions outside the car, Marvel swiftly distanced themselves from him, despite the fact that prosecutors alleged he had severely mistreated his ex-girlfriend inside the car.
According to a new report from THR, Marvel is currently in the process of reworking their upcoming projects as they had initially intended to feature Majors’ character as a prominent antagonist, but altered their plans after his legal troubles.
Their decision has led to alterations in the script of the upcoming ‘Avengers’ film, where Majors’ character’s name was initially central to the storyline. However, Marvel is now either removing Kang entirely from the narrative or significantly reducing his role.
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The report also suggests that Marvel had already been planning to reduce Kang’s role in future films for financial reasons. Majors’ appearance in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ did not meet financial expectations, leading Marvel to rethink their strategy with the character.
The film generated $476 million globally during its theatrical run, which was deemed disappointing in the realm of superhero movies. This underperformance seemingly influenced Marvel’s decision concerning Majors.
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Consequently, despite Majors’ pending sentencing and legal efforts to overturn the conviction, it appears that Marvel has concluded their association with him.
FAQs
What led to Jonathan Majors being dropped by Marvel?
Jonathan Majors was dropped by Marvel following his conviction on harassment and assault charges relating to an incident involving his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
What changes is Marvel making to their upcoming films?
Marvel is altering their upcoming projects to either remove Kang entirely from the narrative or significantly reduce his role, following Jonathan Majors’ legal troubles and financial considerations.
How did Jonathan Majors’ appearance in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ influence Marvel’s decision?
Despite earning $476 million globally during its theatrical run, Jonathan Majors’ appearance in ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ did not meet financial expectations, prompting Marvel to reconsider their plans with the character.
Conclusion
Marvel’s decision to distance themselves from Jonathan Majors following his legal troubles and the underperformance of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ illustrates the significant impact of off-screen incidents on the fate of actors within the industry.