As the New York jury deliberates, Jonathan Majors' Hollywood future hangs in the balance, accused of domestic violence claims. The "Creed III" and "Lovecraft Country" star maintains his innocence, refusing to plead guilty.
Industry insiders share that the trial has shed some light on the situation, but its outcome poses challenges for Majors, particularly for Marvel and Disney, at least in the short term.
Hollywood heavily relies on image and advertising, and before the legal troubles, Majors was poised to land one of the industry's next major roles. Disney cast him as the antagonist Kang, making him the face of a potential billion-dollar franchise.
Now, Disney must weigh the option of terminating Majors' contract.
Hollywood's fondness for comeback stories stands in stark contrast to Majors' uncertain future, hampered by worrying allegations of harassment and assault by his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari.
Following his arrest, Majors faced serious consequences. The army announced they were scrapping a promotional campaign featuring him, whereas his public relations firm terminated their services. Majors remains on the roster of talent agency WME, but their relationship may be coming to an end, CNN reports.
Authorities remain vigilant, observing the trial closely and anticipating Marvel's final decision.
"If Marvel lets him go, it would be a significant indicator for his future," a source from the agency informed CNN. "If found guilty, he has little to defend."
Neither Disney nor WME have publicly commented on the allegations against Majors.
Additional Insights:
- Disney removed "Magazine Dreams," a film starring Majors, from its release schedule in October 2023.
- Marvel Studios, a subsidiary of Disney, dropped Majors from his roles in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), including as Kang the Conqueror in "Avengers: The Kang Dynasty."
- There are no immediate indications that Disney or Marvel Studios are planning to reinstate Majors in the MCU or major projects, following his conviction and sentencing to a 52-week domestic violence intervention program.
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