Jonathan Majors, known for his roles in Lovecraft Country, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania and Loki, has landed his first role since 2023’s Domestic Violence Conviction and his departure from the MCU.
Martin Villeneuve, the younger brother of Dune director Denis Villeneuve, confirmed Majors’ casting to Variety. Frank Hanna’s script follows a CIA agent who uses disturbing tactics after the woman he loves is captured by evil forces. Filming is expected to begin in late fall in Saskatchewan.
From Marvel to a new beginning
Majors was sentenced to one year of domestic violence counseling in April after being convicted of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend. A Manhattan judge presiding over a two-week trial ordered Majors to serve a 52-week in-person sentence in Los Angeles. This raises questions about how this duty will fit in with Marseilles’ filming schedule.
Throughout the trial, Majors denied the assault allegations and expressed his desire to continue his career in Hollywood. However, shortly after the conviction, Marvel Studios cut ties with Majors, who played the central villain Kang Conqueror in the DC MCU. The 34-year-old actor is scheduled to appear in 2026 installments of the comic book franchise, including Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.
Results and new beginnings
As part of the fallout, Majors was dropped by his manager, Entertainment 360, and his ad agency, The Lead Company. However, he is represented by talent agency WME.
The news of his new role marks a major shift in the career of Majors, who has maintained a low-key public presence since his conviction. As a revenge thriller unlike the MCU could give her a platform to showcase her acting range, it is notable that she chose Merciless as her first project after Guilty.
A thriller with high expectations
Written by Frank Hanna, Marseillaise promises to be a tense and emotional thriller. The plot follows a CIA detective who is forced to take drastic measures after the woman he loves falls victim to dark forces. This intriguing premise, coupled with Martin Villeneuve’s direction, suggests the film could be a hit on the independent circuit.
Known for his unique visual style and ability to build tension, Villeneuve seems like a good choice to direct this project. Combining his vision with Hanna’s script could result in a film that not only holds audiences’ attention, but also gives Majors a chance at redemption on the big screen.
An uncertain way of redemption
Jonathan Majors’ road to redemption in Hollywood is closely watched by fans and the industry. The transition from a high-profile role in the MCU to a stand-alone production like Merciless is significant and raises questions about her future career.
As Majors enters this new chapter, he looks at how the film industry can take advantage of this opportunity and overcome the stigma it has faced. His ability to deliver a convincing performance in Marseille could be crucial to his professional and personal recovery.
With Marseilles, Jonathan Mears has a chance to redeem himself and show his talent once again. Only time will tell if this revenge thriller is the beginning of a new phase in his career or a simple bracket in his career.