Culture news “It’s not going to happen” The slap left its mark: this controversial actor will never replace Kang in the MCU
The character of Will Kang the Conqueror be replaced by another antagonist, or only his actor by another? That’s the question Marvel producers are asking themselves right now…
Jonathan Majors sentenced, what about Kang in the MCU?
Marvel Studios finds itself in a difficult situation after the conviction of Jonathan Majors for harassment and sexual assault. The studio’s producers must decide what to do with his character, Kang the Conqueror, central antagonist in the current arc of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Many Internet users have speculated about the replacement of Majors with Will Smith lately, but Marvel seems to have strongly rejected this ideaaccording to the latest information relayed by the DailyMail.
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Will Smith is no
According to information from DailyMail, the studio is in the middle of a debate on how to handle the situation. Either Kang will be played by another actor, or Marvel will have to rewrite all the projects which featured the character, with another, probably unpublished. However, according to the British media, if Majors is replaced by another actor, Will Smith not among candidates being considered due to his own controversial pastin particular its altercation at the 2022 Oscars and some recent rumors about his personal life. According to the DailyMail, Marvel refuses to replace Majors’ baggage with Smith’sin order to avoid finding yourself in a similar situation again in a short time.
Marvel needs to make a decision
Until recently, the season 2 of Loki was released with Jonathan Majors who played a particularly important role. Now, after his conviction, it seems almost guaranteed that we will no longer see him in Marvel productions. As fans wonder about Kang the Conqueror’s future in the MCU, the studio continues its deliberations. Will we see Will Smith in the MCU despite these controversies? Will Kang be replaced by another antagonist? In this case, how will this be justified in the storyline after the events of Ant-Man 3 and Loki season 2? Marvel plays its card carefullyand we will have to wait some time before having a definitive answer…
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