Hollywood actor Jonathan Majors, known for his roles in "Creed III," "Lovecraft Country," and "Magazine Dreams," has been convicted of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. This conviction has led to Marvel dropping him from a prominent role in its superhero blockbusters, disrupting the studio's plans for the franchise.

Majors, who debuted as Kang the Conqueror in "Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania" earlier in 2023, was set to feature prominently in multiple upcoming Marvel films, including at least two subsequent Avengers movies. However, his conviction could result in a one-year imprisonment, prompting Marvel to alter its plans for the franchise.

The altercation leading to Majors's arrest occurred during a car ride in Manhattan, involving a confrontation with Jabbari over a text message he received. The ensuing struggle over the phone resulted in Majors being found guilty of assault in the third degree and harassment in the second degree by a Manhattan Criminal Court jury.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg highlighted the evidence presented during the trial, emphasizing a pattern of psychological and emotional abuse, as well as escalating coercion. The jury deliberated for over five hours across three days before reaching their verdict. Majors is scheduled to be sentenced on February 6.

Following the conviction, a source familiar with the matter confirmed that Marvel will not proceed with Jonathan Majors in their projects, signaling a significant professional consequence for the actor.

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