Marvel Refuses to Cut Ties With Jonathan Majors Amid Assault Controversy as Kang Appears in a New Documentary

Jonathan Majors has been in the headlines for all the wrong reasons. The actor was having an amazing year so far with his MCU debut with Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania as Kang the Conqueror. After The Last Black Man in San Francisco received positive reviews from reviewers, the actor gained entry to Hollywood. His notoriety increased as a result of his appearances in films including Lovecraft Country, The Harder They Fall, and Creed III. Majors’ career took a turn after being accused of domestic violence by his girlfriend in March.

The Lovecraft Country actor had an important role in Marvel. He played Kang the Conqueror in the franchise. MCU had planned a much-awaited project, which is slated for a release in 2025 with the actor. But with the allegation charges, the 33-year-old has been barred from many projects. However, Jonathan Majors made an appearance in a Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania documentary.

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Jonathan Majors appears in MCU’s new documentary

Hollywood actor Jonathan Majors‘ career suffered a hit after he made headlines after being arrested for domestic violence. His significant MCU project is in jeopardy as a result of the claims. The actor made his debut in the franchise by playing Kang the Conquerer. However, there were reports that Marvel was looking to replace Majors after the controversies.

The new documentary for Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania was recently released on Disney+. To fans’ shock, the 33-year-old actor appeared in the film as Kang. The documentary included footage of Majors amid his ongoing controversy and abuse case.

Marvel Studios’ Assembled documentary about the making of Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania dedicated five minutes section to the Lovecraft Country star. The footage showcases Kang in Quantumania, the He Who Remains Variant from Loki behind the scenes, and interviews of the actor. 

The documentary also included the Creed star’s comment on his debut in MCU. He said,

“The ‘Ant-Man’ franchise, within the MCU, has a very clear ethos, has a very clear rhythm to it. I had the benefit of stepping into a song that was already playing.”

Majors also spoke about his Kang costume in Quantumania. The documentary was delayed, and fans assumed it was due to the 33-year-old actor. However, him getting featured in it has painted a different picture. It looks like Marvel Studios isn’t looking to cut ties with Jonathan Majors just yet after he appeared in Ant-Man 3‘s home release marketing and the documentary.

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Jonathan Majors has a history of abusive behavior

In March 2023, police received a 911 call from a Manhattan apartment where a woman told the officers that she had been assaulted. The accused was no other than Marvel Star, Jonathan Majors. He was taken into custody on numerous counts, including assault and severe harassment.

Grace Jabbari, the actor’s ex-girlfriend, said that on March 25, 2023, he beat her in a car in Chinatown, inflicting injuries that included a broken finger and a lacerated ear.

Later Rolling Stone revealed that they interviewed a dozen of people who knew the 33-year-old.  The sources revealed that the Creed III star’s physical, mental, and emotional abuse dates back a decade. The Hollywood actor allegedly mistreated two love partners, one physically and emotionally.

These reports have put Majors’ career at risk. The actor is omitted from the recent Creed 3 marketing despite his starring villain role in the movie. Hid future in Marvel hangs on a thread. 

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Source: The Direct