Marvel Studios May Move Away from Kang Character Following Jonathan Majors' Exit
The actor's recent legal troubles have led to a potential shift in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, with the next Avengers film reportedly renamed 'Avengers 5'.
- Jonathan Majors, who portrayed the character Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been found guilty of assault and harassment, leading Marvel Studios and Disney to decide to move forward without him.
- Marvel Studios is reportedly considering not recasting the character Kang, which could significantly alter the direction of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
- The title of the next Avengers film has reportedly been changed from 'Avengers: The Kang Dynasty' to simply 'Avengers 5', indicating a possible shift away from the Kang character.
- Speculation is growing that Marvel may introduce a new villain, with Doctor Doom being a fan favorite.
- Marvel Studios has previously recast characters, such as Rhodey/War Machine and Bruce Banner/The Incredible Hulk, but it is unclear if they will take this approach with Kang.