Jonathan Majors experienced a rapid rise to fame in the indie film industry just four years ago, positioning himself for A-list status. However, his leading-man status was immediately jeopardized by a criminal conviction.
In Hollywood, it’s becoming increasingly difficult to establish new movie stars, which is why Jonathan Majors garnered so much attention. With his intellectual and charismatic presence, along with a muscular physique befitting an action hero, this 34-year-old actor quickly transitioned from acclaimed independent films to major blockbusters.
This was supposed to be the year that solidified his A-list status, with the release of “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” “Creed III,” and the Oscar-worthy drama “Magazine Dreams.”
Unfortunately, Majors’ career has taken a dramatic nosedive. In March, he was charged with assaulting his then-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. On Monday, he was convicted of reckless assault and harassment, with his sentencing scheduled for Feb. 6. Although he was acquitted of two additional charges related to intent, Marvel Studios wasted no time in severing ties with the actor. Majors had been cast as the supervillain Kang and was set to appear in multiple upcoming Marvel projects, including the next two “Avengers” films.
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This decision further solidifies his status as a persona non grata in Hollywood. Additionally, Searchlight Pictures had already removed “Magazine Dreams,” a film in which Majors portrayed a steroid-addicted bodybuilder, from its year-end release schedule.
Despite the film’s powerful impact during its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January, where many predicted Majors could secure his first Oscar nomination, it seems his career has taken an unexpected turn.
Few actors have experienced such a swift rise and fall as Jonathan Majors. After graduating from the Yale School of Drama, he quickly made a name for himself with a breakout role in the critically acclaimed “The Last Black Man in San Francisco” (2019), portraying a sensitive playwright struggling to find his artistic voice.
