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Jonathan Majors found guilty of assault and harassment, exits Marvel Studios.


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  • Jonathan Majors Guilty Verdict: Found guilty of reckless assault in the third degree and harassment.
  • Incident Details: Charges stem from a March incident involving Majors and ex-partner Grace Jabbari.
  • Exit from Marvel Studios: Majors removed from his role in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
  • Role in MCU: Majors played Kang the Conqueror, central to Marvel's current story arc.
  • Upcoming Marvel Projects Impacted: Featured in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania," "Loki," and was set to lead "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty."
  • Marvel's Options: Recasting Kang or refocusing on a new villain.
  • Precedent for Recasting: Marvel previously recast roles due to creative and financial disputes.
  • Majors' Career Trajectory: Rapid rise with roles in significant films; future now uncertain.
  • Arrest and Legal Proceedings: Arrested in March; pled not guilty to all charges.
  • Representation and Career Fallout: Dropped by PR firm and managers; still with WME.
  • Public and Industry Reaction: Shock and speculation about the future of Majors' career and MCU.
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