Title: Marvel Studios Fires Jonathan Majors, Potential replacement John Boyega Says “No”
In a shocking turn of events, Jonathan Majors, known for his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, has been fired by Marvel Studios following his recent guilty verdict of harassment and assault in the third degree. Majors, who played variations of the character in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “Loki,” was set to appear in the planned 2026 crossover film “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.” However, following his firing, the film’s title has been changed to “Avenger 5,” and it remains unknown whether the character will be written out or recast.
One potential replacement that has been suggested online is John Boyega, known for his role in “Star Wars.” When the suggestion was made to Boyega on Twitter, he responded with a gif of Donkey from “Shrek” shaking his head with a clear ‘no’ sign. This response is not surprising given Boyega’s previous statements about his disinterest in joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Boyega has been vocal about his desire to pursue more nuanced and challenging roles, expressing his dissatisfaction with Hollywood franchises. In a previous interview with Men’s Health, Boyega stated that working in the Marvel Cinematic Universe is “not in the vision for me now,” and he wants to “do nuanced things.” He also mentioned that it’s “real hard to top ‘Iron Man’ in that universe.”
With Majors’ departure from the Marvel Universe and the potential rejection from Boyega, the future of the Kang the Conqueror character remains uncertain, leaving fans to speculate about the direction Marvel Studios will take in resolving this casting issue.