Doctor Doom to replace MCU villain Kang amidst Jonathan Majors' controversies?
Kang the Conqueror, touted as the MCU's next formidable adversary in the wake of «Avengers: End Game,» saw its trajectory disrupted by the embroiled actor, Jonathan Majors.
This unforeseen conundrum left Marvel Studios pondering whether to persist with Majors as the emblematic face of their next formidable villain or explore an alternative path. Recent revelations now indicate that Marvel executives contemplated shifting towards a Doctor Doom storyline following the actor's arrest in March.
Doctor Doom Replaces Kang? Marvel's Bold Move
Kang the Conqueror, envisioned as the MCU's impending arch-nemesis, currently teeters on the precipice of uncertainty due to Majors' ongoing legal entanglements and impending trial on domestic violence charges. A report from Variety discloses that, in light of Majors' domestic violence allegations, Marvel Studios entertained the notion of replacing Kang with Doctor Doom in the MCU. This proposition was conceived as a contingency plan in response to Majors' legal predicament. However, the actor has vehemently asserted his innocence, and Marvel is purportedly weighing several options, taking into account potential reputational damage or the potential outcome of the trial.
Marvel's Motivation for Kang's Replacement
The rationale for contemplating Jonathan Majors' replacement transcends the boundary of his legal tribulations; it extends to the cinematic underperformance of his character. Despite Majors' commendable portrayal, it struggled to resonate amidst a lackluster narrative. With a staggering budget of $200 million, «Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania» generated approximately $476 million at the global box office upon its release earlier this year. These figures did not align
