Jonathan Majors 'heartbroken' as Marvel replaces Kang the Conqueror with Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom

WASHINGTON, DC: Jonathan Majors revealed on Wednesday, July 31, that he is 'heartbroken' after Marvel Studios replaced his Kang the Conqueror with Robert Downey Jr's Doctor Doom for the upcoming 'Avengers' film.

Marvel Studios announced on Saturday, July 27, at San Diego Comic-Con that Robert Downey Jr will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the villain Doctor Doom. 

Jonathan Majors says he is 'heartbroken' over Doctor Doom replacing his Kang the Conqueror

During an interview with TMZ, Jonathan Majors said, "Heartbroken. Yeah, come on. I love him. I love Kang. Doctor Doom is wicked though."

Majors was found guilty in December 2023 of two misdemeanor counts of harassing and assaulting his former girlfriend. Majors "still has faith in the process and looks forward to fully clearing his name," according to his attorney. On the same day, Marvel released him, according to the Guardian.

The TMZ reporter asked him if he felt it was unfair for him to not get the same opportunity as Robert Downey Jr, who was also arrested in the past after being found guilty of possession of a controlled substance, carrying a concealed weapon in a vehicle with a prior conviction and driving under the influence and use of a controlled substance.

Majors said, "I think it's fair that Mr Downey has been greeted with patience, curiosity, and love and being allowed to work their art and be creative at that level."

He replied 'Hell, Yeah' when the reporter asked him if he would love to have his role as Kang the Conqueror back. "That's what I said, I love him. I love Kang. If that's what Marvel wants, if that's what fans want, we just roll. Hell yeah."

Robert Downey Jr posted a picture on Instagram of himself holding the Doctor Doom mask as the caption read 'New mask, same task.'

The upcoming Avengers was originally titled 'Avenger: The Kang Dynasty's.' However, following the controversy surrounding Majors and his release from Marvel, the new title of the film will be 'Avengers: Doomsday.'

Internet shows support to Jonathan Majors 

Many internet users sided with Majors and showed support as he revealed that he is 'heartbroken' after Marvel Studios replaced his 'Kang the Conqueror' with Robert Downey Jr's 'Doctor Doom' for the upcoming 'Avengers' film.

A user wrote on X, "Yeah I mean it's sad because I'm pretty sure he was cleared of the allegations too," while one added, "The fact that Marvel did not recast him, means that they are eventually open to bringing him back."

A person also stated, "Calling it now. Marvel will still bring back Kang at some point from some multiverse," whereas one mentioned, "Jonathan Majors might bounce back down the road eventually... that second chance will come around."

A user commented, "Justice for him. Marvel SHAME on you. Is it cos he’s black?" while one wrote, "Was kinda looking forward to the Kang storyline. Doctor Doom in place of it is okay but I hope they revisit the Kang storyline at some point."

A person mentioned, "Someone else is wicked but we won't go there."

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