Jonathan Majors is believed to be a rising star in the entertainment industry, with a journey that spans from humble beginnings to becoming a sought-after actor in Hollywood. In 2017, Majors made his breakthrough on the screen with his acclaimed performance in the independent film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, cementing his status as a rising talent.
The actor has landed roles in major productions such as Lovecraft Country, Da 5 Bloods, and The Harder They Fall. But his role as the MCU’s next supervillain, Kang, can amplify his popularity to another level. However, after domestic violence allegations against the actor, things aren’t going as they were supposed to for the actor.
Jonathan Majors has reportedly been dropped from a slew of projects including a feature adaptation of The Man in My Basement, an ad campaign for the Texas Rangers MLB team, and an unannounced Otis Redding biopic.https://t.co/TZE8dSDUDk pic.twitter.com/3j8oOeTj20
— Film Updates (@FilmUpdates) April 18, 2023
Jonathan Majors Fired From Major Projects
According to a report from Deadline, Jonathan Majors will no longer be a part of several big projects. The list includes the film adaptation of Walter Mosley’s novel The Man in My Basement by Protagonist Pictures. Besides, Majors has also lost an advertising campaign for the Texas Rangers baseball team and an unannounced biopic on Fifth Season’s Otis Redding.
Yeah, his career is done. Such a shame, man. Done before it even started. Truly think he would’ve won the Oscar for Magazine Dreams.
— shaun (@riseofthetides) April 18, 2023
I need all people who have assaulted their partners treated like this. This is exactly what should have happened to Chr*s Br*wn. Domestic violence is horrible and "he only did it once" (which isn't true) shouldn't excuse it https://t.co/NLmRSu09Mr
— Jules_TheeArtist (@Jules_TheArtist) April 19, 2023
I’m so glad and happy his career is over but the industry needs to hold WHITE abusers accountable too. There’s no reason why Brad Pitt or Johnny Depp should still get hired after their victims have been vilified by the media https://t.co/BwXL6xYDEc
— ً (@meradceu) April 19, 2023
this guy was about to become one of the biggest actors of his generation and all he had to do was not be a piece of shit https://t.co/RsykltVFvd
— Kayla 💛 (@kobcritic_) April 18, 2023
This rise and fall need to be documented https://t.co/e5ZpxsnMbj
— 4.19♈️✨#RecastTchalla (@marvelheaux) April 18, 2023
Jonathan Majors‘ management company, Entertainment 360, and public relations firm, The Lede Company, have also cut ties with the actor. Majors has domestic violence allegations against him in New York City related to a dispute with a 30-year-old woman on March 25. The woman was reportedly hospitalized with minor injuries to her head and neck. The actor is set to appear in court on May 8 after being charged by the New York City District Attorney.
Under his production company, Tall Street Productions, Jonathan Majors had both an executive producer and lead acting role lined up for The Man in My Basement. However, reports suggest that a replacement is currently being sought for Majors. The movie also features Willem Dafoe in a supporting role.
Is This The Downfall Of Jonathan Majors
Before his arrest in New York City, Majors was enjoying a remarkable year. His involvement in Creed III and Ant-Man 3 contributed to a combined global box office gross of $745 million. Furthermore, his performance as a disturbed bodybuilder in Magazine Dreams received critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival, leading to Disney’s Searchlight acquiring distribution rights for a December 8 theatrical release in anticipation of the Oscars.
Amid this controversy, text messages allegedly from the woman involved in the altercation with Majors, released by his defense attorney Priya Chaudhry, suggested that she had taken responsibility for the incident. However, the woman hasn’t made any statements about the matter.
Despite the recent controversy, Jonathan Majors is still set to feature in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) as their primary villain for upcoming phases, playing Kang the Conqueror. The character will also appear in the second season of Disney+’s Loki series alongside two future MCU films: Avengers: The Kang Dynasty in 2025 and Avengers: Secret Wars in 2026.
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