Jonathan Majors, popular as ‘Kang the Conqueror‘ of the Marvel Universe, was convicted on two counts of domestic assault and harassment. His role as one of the most vital villains of the Marvel Universe who was expected to supersede Thanos, has come into jeopardy after that.
While fans were curious whether or not Marvel will retain Majors as Kang, the studio has officially confirmed that the convicted actor will not be a part of any of their future films or television projects. The move comes as Marvel just introduced Kang the Conqueror in the film ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’.
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Is Will Smith The Best Choice To Replace Majors as Wang?
Once Marvel confirmed the ousting of Majors, the next speculation that gained traction was his replacement. Fan circles on social are rife with discussions, with many coming up with a variety of options to replace Majors. While Denzel Washington and John Boyega came up as interesting suggestions, there’s another actor whose name created a greater buzz.
The most intriguing yet controversial option that came across is Will Smith. Smith, known for his roles in action movies like the ‘Men in Black’ franchise and ‘Suicide Squad’ makes him an eligible choice. He is also renowned for his acting and has a proven track record of success at the box office with many of his films.
However, the recent controversies that he got mired in might put him off the pedestal. The 2022 Oscars slap incident is one of his most infamous controversies — so much so that it made headlines for months after it happened. The incident also forced the Academy authorities to ban him from the Awards for 10 years.
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Will Smith Is Covered In Controversy, But Marvel Hasn’t Shied Away From Scandals
Though Marvel has not shied away from getting controversial figures on board in their movies, hiring Smith will likely come off as a risky option for the production. Fans, meanwhile, have made their stances as clear as possible through social media.
Reddit users have mixed opinions, with some advising Marvel to get a less controversial actor, while others rooting strongly for Smith. The next option with popular support is Denzel Washington with his record of star power, commercial success, and a no-controversy clean slate.
Marvel’s response to the fallout from Majors’ conviction and their approach to recasting Kang is under wraps for now. Though the studio confirmed that they won’t be working with Majors, they have not yet issued a formal statement regarding Majors’ guilty verdict or its role in his future at the studio.
Majors’ conviction has definitely come off as a blow for Marvel with his recent introduction in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’, as well as their plans to introduce him in 2025’s ‘Avengers: The Kang Dynasty’ and in the television series ‘Loki’. As the decision about Wang’s character hangs in the air, Marvel fans across the world wait for answers.
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