Colman Domingo Confirms Marvel Talks but Declines Kang Recasting Role
Domingo met with Marvel executives to address rumors of replacing Jonathan Majors as Kang but expressed a preference for creating original roles.
- Colman Domingo clarified that he had discussions with Marvel about joining the MCU but did not want to replace Jonathan Majors as Kang the Conqueror.
- Domingo emphasized his desire to create and develop roles from the ground up rather than taking over an existing character.
- Jonathan Majors, previously cast as Kang, was fired by Marvel after being convicted of assault and harassment in December 2023.
- Marvel has shifted its focus from Kang to Doctor Doom, with Robert Downey Jr. confirmed to play the villain in the upcoming 'Avengers: Doomsday.'
- Domingo currently voices Norman Osborn in the animated Disney+ series 'Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man' and has expressed interest in transitioning to live-action roles within the MCU.