On March 26, the actor Jonathan Majorsinterpreter from Kan the Conqueror in the’Marvel Cinematic UniverseShe was arrested for domestic violence. The charges against him include crimes including strangulation, assault and molestation of a 30-year-old woman who was taken to hospital with “head and neck injuries” after calling 911.
Although the actor has pleaded “completely innocent” and the investigation is ongoing, Marvel Studios already appears to be taking action and beginning to consider new performers for the recently released villain Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantummania.
This was revealed by insider Jeff Sneider on The Hot Mic podcast (via The Direct), specifying that while the studios have yet to make any final decisions about Jonathan Majors’ future in the MCU, they would start evaluating various options, including who Possibility to replace it with a new interpreter. According to the report, the current most likely name for the part would be that of Damson IdrisMain actor of the series snowfall and alongside Anthony Mackie also of the film Outside the Wire.
Obviously, it’s all speculation at the moment as Marvel Studios hasn’t released an official statement regarding the domestic violence allegations against Jonathan Majors. However, if the actor is found guilty and effectively kicked out of the MCU, it’s possible that Damson Idris could become the number one choice to play Kang.
Recall that majors appeared not only in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and before that in the series Lokihas also recently debuted in Creed IIIstars Damian “Dame” Anderson alongside star and director Michael B. Jordan.
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