Marvel to alter Avengers title following Jonathan Majors’ guilty verdict

After the recent guilty verdict in the assault case against Jonathan Majors, the lead star of the upcoming Avengers film, Marvel Studios is making significant changes to the project. Following the verdict, where Majors, 34, was found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend, he was promptly dropped by Marvel Studios. This has raised questions about his future in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), especially since he was set to play the main villain in the new Avengers film.

Majors, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the TV series Loki and the film Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was poised to be the next major antagonist in the Avengers franchise, following in the footsteps of Josh Brolin’s Thanos. The fifth Avengers film was initially titled ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.’ However, in light of the recent developments, the title has been scrapped, and the film will be officially known as ‘Avengers 5’ until a suitable replacement is decided upon.

The decision to change the title indicates that Marvel Studios is opting to write Kang’s character out of the franchise rather than recast the role. Back in September, there were reports that Marvel executives, including studio boss Kevin Feige, were considering alternative plans, including the introduction of another comic book adversary, such as the iconic Fantastic Four character, Dr. Doom.

The fallout from the legal troubles extends beyond the film project. Majors has been dropped by his management team, and several advertisements featuring the actor have been pulled by the US Army. Additionally, a forthcoming adaptation of the Walter Mosley novel ‘The Man in My Basement’ reportedly removed Majors from the cast. Another project, ‘Magazine Dreams,’ has been taken off Walt Disney Studios’ release calendar.

The guilty verdict was delivered after Majors faced charges of one count of third-degree assault and one count of harassment. Despite being acquitted of another count of assault and one aggravated harassment count, he is scheduled for sentencing on February 6, 2024, and could face up to one year in prison.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg released a statement following the verdict, emphasizing the commitment to centering survivors. The statement acknowledged the evidence presented during the trial, illustrating a pattern of psychological and emotional abuse common in many intimate partner violence cases.

The ripple effects of Majors’ legal troubles have left the future of the Avengers franchise in uncertainty, with Marvel Studios navigating the aftermath and considering alternative paths for the beloved superhero saga.

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