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Jonathan Majors Makes Movie Comeback with New 80s-Style Action Flick

Jonathan Majors is set to star in a new, untitled action film, marking his first movie role in four years following his 2023 assault conviction. The film, directed by Kyle Rankin, is described as being in the vein of 80s and 90s action classics. Majors has also been cast in the supernatural thriller 'Merciless' as he works to rebuild his career. The actor expressed his love for the industry and openness to returning as Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe if given the opportunity.

Key Points: Jonathan Majors Returns in New Action Film After Assault Conviction

  • Shooting first film in 4 years
  • Untitled 80s/90s-style action movie
  • Directed by Kyle Rankin
  • Also set for thriller 'Merciless'
  • Open to Marvel return
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Jonathan Majors to return to silver screen with action film

Jonathan Majors begins shooting his first film in four years, a new action movie, as he seeks to rebuild his career post-conviction.

"I love the industry so much, and now I'm in the place where I can feel the love from them - Jonathan Majors"

Los Angeles, Feb 27

Hollywood actor Jonathan Majors is set to make his movie comeback with a new action film. The Ant-Man and the 'Wasp: Quantumania' star was dropped from several projects after being found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend Grace Jabbari in 2023.

The actor will shoot his first movie in four years as production gets underway on the untitled flick in South Carolina, reports 'Female First UK'.

The title, plot and other casting details are being kept under wraps for the time being, but the story is said to be in the vein of '80s and '90s action movies such as Red Dawn and Toy Soldiers, both about groups of teenage boys who had to come together to defeat invading enemies.

As per 'Female First UK', Kyle Rankin is directing the movie from his own screenplay, with Ben Shapiro and Dallas Sonnier producing for The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend respectively.

Majors has been trying to rebuild his career since his assault conviction and is also set to star in supernatural revenge thriller Merciless from director Martin Villeneuve, which was first announced in 2024.

The 36-year-old actor portrayed villain Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) before being dropped after his conviction but suggested last year that he would be keen to reprise the role if the chance arose.

In an interview with USA Today, Majors said, "Yeah, of course I say yes. Disney, Marvel Studios, I love them".

He then gushed about his Loki co-stars Tom Hiddleston and Gugu Mbatha-Raw, as well as Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania's Paul Rudd, describing how he "loved working" with all three actors.

Majors added, "Tom Hiddleston, loved working with that guy. Loved working with Paul Rudd. Loved working with Gugu Mbatha-Raw. I love the industry so much, and now I'm in the place where I can feel the love from them and actually express my love for them".

The Lovecraft Country star also felt that it was unfair that he had been shunned by Hollywood, when Robert Downey Jr, who was previously arrested for possessing drugs, and The Flash star Ezra Miller, who was charged with disorderly conduct and harassment in 2022, were given second chances in the industry.

Majors said, "I think it's fair that Mr. Downey is being and has been greeted with patience and curiosity and love, and that Mr. Miller has gotten the same treatment. And that they're being allowed to work their art and be creative at that level ... I didn't really get that".

Despite the heartbreak, the actor emphasised he would be open to reprising his role as Kang if given the chance.

He said, "I love him. I love Kang. If that's what the fans want, if that's what Marvel wants, then let's roll. Hell yeah".

- IANS

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Sarah B
The comparison to Downey Jr. and Ezra Miller is interesting. Hollywood does seem to have a pattern of forgiving men. But each case is different. If he has genuinely served his sentence and is remorseful, maybe a second chance is fair. But the victim's perspective should be centered. Hope he's doing the real work off-screen.
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Vikram M
Action movie in the vein of 80s/90s classics? That actually sounds fun! Red Dawn was epic. Separating the artist from the art is tough, but if the movie is good, people will watch. Our own Bollywood has had its share of controversies with actors returning. The audience ultimately decides with their tickets.
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Priya S
As a woman, this makes me uncomfortable. "Trying to rebuild his career" – what about the woman he assaulted? Her life was altered too. We need to stop prioritizing the careers of powerful men over justice for victims. This isn't about 'cancel culture', it's about accountability. No matter how much he loves Kang.
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Rohit P
Ben Shapiro is producing? That's an interesting combo. The Daily Wire getting into film production with a comeback story like this will get people talking for sure. On the movie itself, the plot sounds like a typical underdog story. Could be a decent watch on OTT later.
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Nikhil C
He was a great Kang. The MCU really messed up their multiverse saga by dropping him. From a purely business and cinematic standpoint, Marvel should consider bringing him back if the legal process is complete.

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