In a surprising turn of events, Jonathan Majors, the talented actor recently shared his disappointment over Marvel’s decision to shift the spotlight to Robert Downey Jr.’s upcoming role as Doctor Doom. The news has left fans and industry insiders alike buzzing with speculation about the future of these iconic characters and the direction of the MCU.
The news of this casting shake-up has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans, with many expressing their disappointment that Majors Kang may not be getting the spotlight he deserves.
The studio confirmed that the title of their 2026 film – Avengers: The Kang Dynasty – would be changed, confirming at SDCC that it was now called Avengers: Doomsday.
Just days after the announcement that Downey Jr. – who previously played the superhero Iron Man in the MCU before pivoting to this villainous role of Doctor Doom – taking over as the new villain, TMZ caught up with Majors in L.A.
When asked if he was ‘hurt’ with the new direction that Marvel is heading in after dropping him from their films, Majors said, ‘Yeah, heartbroken.’
‘Come on, yeah, of course. I love him. I love Kang,’ Majors added, when the reporter mentioned that Downey Jr. and DC actor Ezra Miller have had legal issues and were ‘arrested for felonies’ while he was only convicted of misdemeanor assault.
When asked if it was ‘unfair’ that he was not, ‘given the same opportunities as them,’ Majors said, ‘I think it’s fair that Mr. Downey 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. I didn’t really get that, so, you know.’
Downey Jr. was arrested in 1996 for DUI, when officers found heroin, crack, cocaine and a .357 Magnum in his car.
He was sentenced to three years in prison for skipping his probation, serving one year of his three-year sentence before his release.
After several years of struggling with addiction, he ultimately got clean, and has been for many years, before his comeback that started with 2008’s Iron Man.
He was ultimately pardoned in 2015 by then-California governor Jerry Brown, which restored his voting rights and allowed him to serve on a jury.
Miller has had a slew of legal issues over the past few years, including a 2022 felony burglary charge stemming from the theft of several bottles of alcohol.
Jonathan Majors’ revelation that he is heartbroken over Marvel’s decision to focus on Robert Downey Jr.’s Doctor Doom instead of his Kang character has sparked a wave of speculation and discussion among fans. While the news may be disappointing for some, it’s a reminder of the ever-changing nature of the MCU and the exciting possibilities that lie ahead for these iconic characters.
