The Marvel studio, responsible for producing the films of beloved and popular superheroes such as Black Panther, Iron Man and Thor, has just announced Jonathan Majors, the actor chosen for the role of Kang, the central antagonist of the series , separated from its ranks. the Multiverse saga of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

On Monday, December 18, Majors was found guilty of two counts of intimidation and assault against Grace Jabbari, his ex-girlfriend.

A real villain! Actor Jonathan Majors is found guilty of assaulting his ex-girlfriend

According to a report from VarietyMarvel’s decision is the most high-profile professional precedent yet. Majors jumped into this multiverse in the season finale of Loki (Disney+). Thus, the door was opened for the 34-year-old interpreter to become a fundamental figure in the future of the UCM.

American actors Jonathan Majors (L) and Meagan Good (R) hold hands as they enter the courtroom as jury deliberations continued on December 18, 2023 in New York, New York, USA.
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The actor was arrested on March 25 on charges of harassment and assault after Jabbari accused him of violently attacking her in the backseat of a car. The attack is said to have occurred when she read a message on Majors’ phone that he had received from another woman.

According to the woman, the attack caused an “excruciating” injury to her right middle finger, and as she got out of the car, Majors hit her on the back of the head and then tried to force her back into the car, causing a gash behind her in the right ear.

Jonathan Majors at the premiere of ‘Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania’ in London on February 13. Photo: Shutterstock

Marvel Studios’ new villain Jonathan Majors is arrested for domestic violence

Jonathan Majors denied assaulting Jabbari during the nearly two-week trial of the case. Her defense team previously claimed she was the aggressor when she took his phone. However, the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office showed into evidence a series of disturbing text messages between Majors and Jabbari, including one in which the actor apparently tried to convince Jabbari not to go to the hospital because of his head injury.

Since his arrest, Majors had already been fired by his talent manager Entertainment 360 and his advertising agency Lede Company. He was also separated from several film projects, such as the movie The man in my basementwhile his participation in the titles remains to be resolved Da Understudyfrom Amazon, and the Dennis Rodman movie 48 hours in Vegas. (JO)