Netflix Giving Jonathan Majors Another Movie Despite Assault Allegations

Netflix appears to be following in Disney’s footsteps, showing little concern over the assault allegations against actor Jonathan Majors.

Despite the surface appearance, a recent statement from the director of “The Harder They Fall,” the successful Netflix western featuring Majors, subtly hinted at a potential sequel without addressing the issue of recasting.

Earlier this year, Jonathan Majors faced charges including misdemeanor assault, aggravated harassment, attempted assault, and harassment related to an alleged incident involving his former girlfriend.

Subsequent to this, additional individuals came forward as alleged victims, sharing accounts of Majors’ purportedly harmful behavior. Consequently, Majors lost representation and public relations support, and was even disinvited from the Met Gala.

In contrast, Disney, which had positioned Majors as a key antagonist for upcoming phases of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has opted for conspicuous silence, abstaining from commenting on the allegations.

Thus, it currently stands that Majors’ role as Kang the Conqueror remains integral to the MCU’s forthcoming narrative, unless otherwise indicated by the studio. Similarly, while Majors’ contribution to “The Harder They Fall” diverges from the intricate Marvel plan involving Kang, Netflix’s silence regarding his situation raises questions about their stance. Even Warner Bros., in response to Ezra Miller’s controversies, provided a minimal statement acknowledging his receipt of assistance.

With only one cryptic social media update to assess, it appears premature to definitively conclude whether Netflix will retain Majors or acknowledge the controversy officially. On the other hand, another post from the director hinted at the possibility of a prequel for the film, possibly as a strategic workaround to evade addressing Majors’ situation directly.

Fans’ interactions with the director about desiring a prequel revolving around Idris Elba’s outlaw gang resulted in playful responses, sparking speculation that Netflix might exploit this approach to sidestep the Majors controversy. Clarity may emerge once Jeymes Samuel, the director, releases further insights into the impending project.

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