Recently, Jonathan Majors, celebrated for his portrayal of Kang in Marvel Studios’ Multiverse Saga, has seen his career take a tumultuous turn. Following an incident in March, Majors faced allegations of harassment and assault towards his former partner, Grace Jabbari. These accusations culminated in his arrest and a trial that unearthed a series of contentious exchanges between the actor and Jabbari.
In light of these events, Majors’ professional landscape has dramatically altered. Marvel Studios has severed ties with him, a decision influenced by his key role in their cinematic universe, especially in the anticipated Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. This separation has raised questions about how the studio will navigate future storylines without one of its central characters.
The repercussions extended beyond Marvel, as Majors also lost support from his talent agency, Entertainment 360, and his public relations firm, the Lede Company. His involvement in upcoming films such as Spike Lee’s Da Understudy and 48 Hours in Vegas now hangs in the balance.
This development represents a significant setback for an actor who, at the beginning of 2023, was on a meteoric rise with acclaimed performances in Creed III and Magazine Dreams. The situation underscores the fragile nature of stardom and the swift impact personal controversies can have on a public figure’s career. Source
Good: Marvel Studios drops Jonathan Majors after being found guilty of assaulting Grace Jabbari. “She had shaped herself around the defendant to cater to his personality, to avoid him being angry with her” prosecutor Kelli Galaway said. Er #CoerciveControl https://t.co/7w6NlWFVzK
— Laura Richards BSc, MSc, MBPsS (@laurarichards99) December 19, 2023
BREAKING: Marvel Studios is parting ways with actor Jonathan Majors following his conviction of assault and harassment, HuffPost has confirmed. https://t.co/NjeFsPQpZ8
— HuffPost (@HuffPost) December 18, 2023
