Overview
- Marvel Studios finds itself in a dire situation due to an ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, allegations of sexual assault against key actor Jonathan Majors, and negative fan reactions to the final episode of 'Loki'.
- Majors, who is scheduled to play the pivotal role of Kang the Conqueror in upcoming MCU phases, is facing several allegations which, if proven, could necessitate a significant storyline overhaul.
- The displeasure extends to the final episode of 'Loki', where significant emphasis is placed on Majors' character, leading to speculation about the future of the MCU's storyline if Majors' trial does not go his way.
- Despite this, Marvel could 'recast the character similar to how Don Cheadle replaced Terrence Howard for the role of James Rhodes/War Machine.
- As a potential solution to reinvigorate investment in the MCU, there are rumors of Tobey Maguire's Spider-Man and Hugh Jackman's Wolverine leading in the upcoming Avengers movie 'Secret Wars'.