Jonathan Majors' 'Magazine Dreams' Finally Reaches Theaters After Two-Year Delay
The psychological drama, praised for its intense themes and Majors' performance, faces scrutiny due to the actor's legal troubles and professional fallout.
- 'Magazine Dreams,' a psychological drama about an obsessive bodybuilder, is set for theatrical release on March 21, 2025, after a two-year postponement.
- The delay followed Jonathan Majors' December 2023 conviction for misdemeanor assault and harassment, which led to his dismissal from multiple projects, including Marvel Studios.
- Initially acquired by Searchlight Pictures, the film was dropped after Majors' legal issues and later picked up by Briarcliff Entertainment.
- Critics have praised Majors' performance as a career-best, highlighting his portrayal of the deeply troubled protagonist, Killian Maddox.
- The film explores themes of mental illness, loneliness, and the toxic pursuit of perfection, drawing comparisons to works like 'Taxi Driver' and 'Whiplash.'