Jonathan Majors, known for his roles in Marvel productions, including Loki and Ant-Man, faces a pivotal moment in his career. After being convicted in a domestic violence case involving his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari, Majors has been sentenced to a 52-week in-person domestic violence intervention programme. While avoiding jail time, his career prospects have been significantly impacted.
The sentence
According to reports, Jonathan Majors has been sentenced to a 52-week in-person domestic violence intervention programme for his involvement in a reckless assault and harassment case.
As per The Hollywood Reporter, the official sentencing will occur in person in LA. It decreased Jonathan’s participation in mental health counselling and therapy sessions. The Marvel star would face up to a year of imprisonment if he failed to adhere to the sentence.
Jonathan Majors was dropped not only by Marvel but also by his talent manager, Entertainment 360, and his publicity firm, the Lede Company.
Netizens express solidarity
Many have taken to social media to express their solidarity and request that Marvel Studios reconsider their decision. Here’s what the netizens feel about his sentence:
One person wrote on X, “Didn’t deserve any of this that white woman set this brother up.”
Another person said, “They know he did nothing wrong.”
One fan added, “Marvel blew it.”
Another fan urged, “Marvel Studios, bring him back, please.”
“Marvel will hire him back now,” wrote another. Followed by one saying, “Can we have our Kang back now??”
Another said, “So can he play Kang the Conqueror for the MCU?”
One fan demanded, “Cast him back !!!”
And, “We want majors back.”
Despite the controversy surrounding Majors’ personal life, his performances in Loki Season 1 and Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania have garnered critical acclaim, positioning him as one of Hollywood’s rising stars.