Jonathan Majors Ousted from MCU as Kang Actor Convicted of Assault

Jonathan Majors, known for portraying Kang the Conqueror in the MCU, has been convicted of assaulting a former partner, leading to his removal from the superhero franchise. As a result, the MCU is now in need of recasting for the role of its next major villain.

Disney confirmed on December 18, 2023 that Major's would be removed from all upcoming Marvel projects, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Initial reports on March 26, 2023 indicated that Marvel actor Jonathan Majors had been arrested in New York City for allegedly harassing and assaulting a woman following an argument, according to local authorities.

Majors had mostly stayed out of the public eye during the trial and investigation that followed. It has now been confirmed that he is facing charges for two counts of assault and two counts of harassment. His sentencing is set for February, and he could potentially be jailed for up to a year. Jonathan Majors will learn his fate on February 6.

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Following a two-week trial in Manhattan, Majors was found guilty by a jury of six on one count of assault and one count of harassment.

Majors was disclosed by prosecutors to have assaulted his then girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, resulting in her sustaining a broken finger and a swollen arm and ear.

In court, Jabbari recounted that Majors had attacked her after she took his phone out of his hands upon seeing a text message from another woman. She also disclosed additional occasions where he had shown extreme anger, describing Majors as having a "violent temper."

Prosecutor Kelli Galaway argued in closing that Jabbari had molded herself to fit the defendant's personality in order to avoid his anger.

The future plans of Marvel will need to be reworked now that Majors will no longer be playing Kang. We will keep you updated on the latest developments as they unfold.

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Editor's P/S

As a passionate fan of the MCU, I am deeply disappointed and saddened by the news of Jonathan Majors' conviction for assault. His actions are completely unacceptable and have no place in our society, let alone in the entertainment industry. It is crucial that Marvel took swift action to remove him from the franchise, sending a clear message that such behavior will not be tolerated.

The allegations against Majors are truly disturbing, and it is heartbreaking to hear the details of the physical and emotional abuse he inflicted on his former partner. It is important to remember that domestic violence is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world, and it is never right. I hope that Majors' conviction will bring justice to his victim and serve as a reminder that violence against women is never acceptable.