Has Disney removed Jonathan Majors' next movie amid ongoing assault trial
Disney has decided to remove Jonathan Majors from its film slate as the actor grapples with an ongoing assault trial. The move raises questions about the future of Majors, especially considering his emerging role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
Legal Woes and Public Scrutiny
Much of 2023 has seen Jonathan Majors making headlines, but not for his professional accomplishments. The actor found himself embroiled in a legal battle after being arrested for alleged assault in late March. This off-screen turmoil casts a shadow over his flourishing career, which was poised to ascend to Avengers-level heights within the MCU.
While these allegations haven't affected Majors' role in the currently airing Disney+ series, "Loki," the consequences have reverberated through the rest of his upcoming work, resulting in the loss of a role and, notably, the removal of his next movie from Disney's schedule.
Magazine Dreams Deferred
Jonathan Majors' next film, «Magazine Dreams,» has been taken off Disney's slate as the actor's legal issues continue to unfold. The Hollywood Reporter broke the news, citing the ongoing actor's strike as the driving force behind this decision. While labor disputes have been a factor in some of Disney's other project delays, «Magazine Dreams» faces a different fate, entangled with the shadow of the assault trial.
The film, which delves into the life of aspiring bodybuilder Killian Maddox, was initially set to hit theaters on December 8. Surprisingly, this decision comes despite Disney's prior confirmation of a December release during the earlier stages of the investigation into Majors.
«Magazine Dreams» had garnered praise at the Sundance Film Festival in January 2023 and
