Marvel Studios had a forgettable run in 2023, where multiple movies and TV shows failed to meet the expectations of fans. On top of that, the studio had to deal with several off-screen issues around their cast.
The most prominent name is none other than Jonathan Majors, who was previously cast as Kang the Conqueror in the MCU. Majors’ character was supposed to play the key role in Avengers 5 and 6. However, Majors has been sacked by Marvel Cinematic Universe due to his off-screen controversies.
Speaking of which, another allegedly troubled actor is reportedly all set to make his return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as part of What If…? season 3.
Marvel’s Namor Reportedly to be Once Again Played by Tenoch Huerta in What If…? Season 3
Tenoch Huerta portrayed Namor in the 2022 flick Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. Huerta’s performance in the film received great praise from fans around the globe.
However, in June 2023, Huerta was accused of s*xual misconduct, and since then, there has been a cloud of doubt over the Mexican actor’s future in the MCU. Well, according to @MutantsUpdate on Twitter, Huerta is all set to return to portray the character in an upcoming Marvel series.
Tenoch Huerta will reprise Namor in What If…? Season 3.
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— Mutants Updates (@MutantsUpdate) January 9, 2024
Marvel Studios’ What If…? is one of the most beloved animated shows out there. The show has a promising concept as it focuses on the alternate timelines in the MCU.
Anyway, the Black Panther: Wakanda Forever star is reportedly one of the actors reprising their roles in the third season of the above-mentioned show. As of now, the s*xual misconduct allegations against him haven’t been proven.
The actor was accused by María Elena Ríos in a series of tweets back in June 2023. Ríos is a Mexican saxophonist and even called the Black Panther 2 star a predator in her tweets, as per a report by the Los Angeles Times.
Huerta denied the allegations made against him.
Majors was arrested in March 2023 on assault and harassment charges despite trying to maintain his innocence for months. Following the arrest and later conviction, Majors was unsurprisingly sacked by Marvel as the studio entered 2024 without their main antagonist for future Avengers movies.
When Will Marvel’s What If…? Season 3 Release?
Marvel’s What If…? series gained huge popularity among fans in 2021 following the release of the show’s inaugural season. In just eight episodes, the show captivated fans, but it took two more years of wait for the audience to watch the second season.
The show’s sophomore season was released in December 2023, and it was a huge success, once again receiving extremely positive reviews from fans around the globe. With the second season completed recently, the audience is already urging for Marvel to confirm the release date of the third season.
Although it was confirmed that the third season began development in 2022, as of now, there is no concrete release date of the same. As of now, Tenoch Huerta’s return to Marvel’s What If…? season 3 is creating the biggest buzz around the show.
Although it’s hard to expect the season of the show to be released anytime before 2025, you can stream the first two seasons on Disney Plus.
