Steven Yeun’s Casting in Upcoming MCU Movie Brings in Yet More Trouble for Studio Amid Sexual Assault Scandal

Steven Yeun’s Casting in Upcoming MCU Movie Brings in Yet More Trouble for Studio Amid Sexual Assault Scandal
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Steven Yeun is quite a media personality, from being one of the fan-favorite actors in the critically acclaimed TV show, The Walking Dead, to earning a name for himself in the industry by being one of the top 100 most influential people in the world. Even though he had all his cards against him, he pushed through the tough times and made it big in the industry.

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Although Steven Yeun has been on the frontline for only a couple of years now, he has received numerous awards and nominations. Currently, some hot rumors about the actor have been circling social media and Yeun has been linked to the MCU for that matter. And just like the controversy surrounding Jonathan Majors, Yeun is also most likely to have a tough time in MCU.

Steven Yeun
Steven Yeun

Also read: “We’ve seen him put in the work”: Marvel Star Steven Yeun Defends Beef Co-Star David Choe’s Alarming Past Comments, Claims He Went Through Support After the Incident

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Steven Yeun’s Upcoming MCU Debut

The MCU fans have not even completely grasped what actually happened with Johnathan Majors and the rumors and claims surrounding him are quite harsh. The social media is not a very forgiving place and the avid lovers and followers of MCU don’t just see things over, so even if Majors remains with the franchise, he will most likely have a rough time.

Just like Majors, who is a new recruit to the franchise, there is another, who is yet to make his debut and is already covered in controversies and scandals. Steven Yeun’s shocking siding with David Choe amid a sexual assault scandal took many by surprise and the matter is currently roaring on social media.

Steven Yeun in The Walking Dead.
Steven Yeun in The Walking Dead

Also read: $5M Rich Marvel’s Thunderbolts Star Steven Yeun Admitted To Using Drugs During Filming: “My brain went into a hyperdrive of self-defense”

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In 2014, actor David Choe claimed that he s*xually assaulted a woman who was his massage therapist at that time, and because of it, he has been facing severe backlash and repercussions till now. Moreover, Steven Yeun‘s undivided support to Choe further boosted the matter and is also receiving a certain amount of hate for this matter.

The fact that Yeun tried very hard and even took some measures to defend the assaulter harmed his career and reputation within the industry and as a result, the fans are aiming at him more than they are targeting David Choe.

David Choe
David Choe

Steven Yeun is set to debut in the multi-billion dollar comic franchise, MCU, in its upcoming project Thunderbolts. But following the current stream of events, things are not looking very good for the Beef actor as he is currently in hot waters due to the remarks he made to support and defend his co-star, Choe.

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The real question is, with the Jonathan Majors situation already being a big thing and a massive fork for the franchise, do they want to welcome another MCU-level controversy and scandal into the franchise?

MCU’s Upcoming Plans After Guardians Of The Galaxy Vol. 3

Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 has already received immense praise and has a very high critics rating. Our beloved band of misfits looking for a different something with their lives has brought tears to every eye. The franchise received a very appropriate and proper ending and unlike the previous rumors, no one had to die in the movie, especially not our beloved raccoon.

With a budget of $250 million, the movie has already accumulated a total of over $344 million at the box office and is looking to break many records this time around. Although the movie would need over $600 million to break even, MCU movies never disappoint.

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MCU Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3

Also read: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 Post-Credits Scenes Explained

With the franchise getting a proper boost, the upcoming projects also seem to be quite promising, comprising The Marvels, Captain America: New World Order, Thunderbolts, Blade, Fantastic Four, Avengers: Kang Dynasty, and Avengers: Secret Wars. 

The franchise seems to be set with the upcoming phases, introducing new heroes and villains. According to reports made by many, this time around, the events that will unfold will overtake the Infinity Saga, and fans are very excited about this keeping their eyes and ears peeled for any small rumor or leak from the franchise.

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