Jonathan Majors Secures Lead Role in Revenge Thriller 'Merciless' Post-Conviction

The actor returns to the screen after being found guilty of assault and harassment, with filming scheduled to start this fall.

Majors will star as a CIA interrogator in a film directed by Martin Villeneuve, brother of Denis Villeneuve.
The project marks Majors' first role since his conviction and subsequent dismissal from Marvel Studios.
Filming is set to take place in Saskatchewan, raising questions about scheduling conflicts with Majors' court-ordered intervention program.
Producer Christopher Tuffin defends the casting, emphasizing the importance of separating art from public opinion.
Majors' career faced significant setbacks following his conviction, including being dropped from major projects.