Actor Jonathan Majors, who played Kang in Marvel movies, has been found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend. As a result, Marvel has fired him, leaving fans curious about what happens next in the Multiverse saga.
What
- Jonathan Majors, recognized for his portrayal of Kang in Marvel productions, has been convicted under the charges of assaulting his former partner.
- Following the conviction, the renowned superhero film series has terminated Majors.
- Upon his conviction, there is a chance that the 34-year-old actor may spend a year in jail, prompting Marvel to remove him from any involvement in their superhero blockbusters.
- This development raises questions among fans about Marvel's direction following the departure of the Multiverse saga's key antagonist.
Where does Marvel go from here?
Ongoing Issues with 'Kang Dynasty'
- According to The Hollywood Reporter, Marvel is continuing with 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' after parting ways with Majors.
- The issues with 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' extend beyond Majors’s conviction.
- In mid-November, Marvel replaced the director, Destin Daniel Cretton, for The Kang Dynasty, but he's still working on other projects like the Wonder Man TV show.
- Marvel recently brought in Michael Waldron, the creator of Loki and the writer for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, to rewrite Avengers 5.
Recasting Kang?
- Marvel seems to be changing things up for Avengers: The Kang Dynasty by getting a new director and screenwriter. This hints at a big creative makeover.
- Marvel Studios might want to cast a new actor for Kang. Waldron, who played a big role in expanding the MCU multiverse, could explain this change within the story.
- Remember in Loki Season 1, it was shown that characters can look different in various universes. So, Marvel could just cast someone else as Kang and keep going with their plan.
A new Big Bad?
- Marvel can push in the biggest creative overhaul move if they shift their focus from Kang after Majors’s conviction and set up a new villain for the Multiverse Saga.
- Considering the circumstances, if Galactus appears in the Phase 6 reboot of Fantastic Four, he could help fix a big problem with MCU villains.
- Kevin Feige, the boss of Marvel Studios, confirmed the development of the MCU's Fantastic Four during SDCC 2019, right after Disney acquired 20th Century Fox.
- The events of Loki season 2 and Ant Man and the Wasp: Quantamania, Marvel also have the creative freedom to actually shift focus from Kang and bring in the planet eater.