Now that Marvel actor Jonathan Majors has been found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment by a Manhattan jury, the studio has dealt a significant blow to the once-rising star’s career by ending their relationship. This news comes via The Hollywood Reporter.
The charges stemmed from a March incident between Majors and his ex-partner, Grace Jabbari, in their New York apartment. Majors was arrested on March 25 after calling 911 to report finding Jabbari unconscious. The police noted injuries on Jabbari, including a bruised and fractured finger and a cut behind the ear. Majors pleaded not guilty to all charges.
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Before the legal troubles, Majors was a pivotal figure in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), playing the role of Kang the Conqueror. Marvel had built its current story arc around this character, with appearances in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and both seasons of Loki. The actor was set to lead Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, scheduled for release on May 1, 2026.
Despite the guilty verdict, Marvel intends to move forward with the latest Avengers’ film and has hired Michael Waldron, the creator of Loki, to work on a new draft. This decision deviates from Marvel’s usual practice of recasting roles due to creative or financial disputes rather than legal issues.
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Majors, once hailed as one of Hollywood’s rising stars, gained prominence with films like The Last Black Man in San Francisco and Lovecraft Country. In addition to his MCU roles, he starred in Creed III in 2023. However, the legal troubles have led to professional repercussions. His PR firm, The Lede Company, and managers at Entertainment 360 dropped him, signaling a challenging period ahead for the actor.
The fate of Majors’ film Magazine Dreams, initially scheduled for release, remains uncertain. Distributor Searchlight removed it from the calendar amid the actor’s legal challenges. The guilty verdict not only affects Majors’ personal life but also raises questions about the future of his career in the entertainment industry.
This case is a rare instance where a major MCU actor faces legal consequences that directly impact the studio’s ongoing projects. The aftermath of this verdict will undoubtedly have a lasting impact on both Majors’ career and the dynamics of the MCU.
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