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A huge dark cloud of controversy is still circling over Jonathan Majors’ head after his arrest in New York on March 25 on charges of strangulation, assault, and harassment of a 30-year-old woman. His arrest has stirred controversy and huge backlash from fans all over the world. Amid the controversy, a new Variety report states that Majors is one of the highest-paid actors in the Marvel Cinematic Universe so far.
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MCU’s Highest Paid Actor and Salary Comparision
Jonathan Majors’$20 million deal forAvengers: The Kang Dynastywill make him MCU’s one of the highest paid actors so far. He has also signed to appear inAvengers: Secret Wars, reprising his role asKangwhich is set to release in 2026. However, salary details for the sixthAgengermovie are yet to be disclosed.
As the main antagonist, Tom Hiddleston earned 800k for playing Loki inThe Avengerswhile Josh Brolin received $5-6 million each for his role as Thanos inAvengers: Infinity WarandAvengers: Endgame.Other than villains,Iron Manstar Robert Downey Jr. collected $75 million in theAvengers: Endgameto be the highest-paid actor in the MCU.
Scarlett Johansson and Chris Hemsworth charged $20 million forBlack WidowandLove and Thunderrespectively. Chris Evans, Mark Ruffalo, and Jeremy Renner were paid $15 million each forAvengers: Endgamewhile Paul Rudd received $8 million.Doctor Strangeactor Benedict Cumberbatch was paid $6.4 million forDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Brie Larson and Chris Pratt collected $5 million each forCaptain MarvelandAvengers: Infinity Warrespectively.
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TheJonathan Majors Controversy
Following his arrest in New York, many alleged victims of Majors’ abuse came out to cooperate with the Manhattan District Attorney. Major was also charged with domestic violence in March but he maintained his innocence. After the arrest, a representative for the actor responded to the Associated Press saying that the actor had done“nothing wrong.”
Majors’ attorney PriyaChaudrysaid he is“probably the victim of an altercation with a woman he knows.”As per reports, Jonathan Majors is scheduled to appear in court on May 8. However, it’s too soon to confirm whether the case will go to trial. Prosecutor David Henderson toldThe Cutthat “nothing significant” is likely to happen at the upcoming hearing.
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How the Controversy AffectsJonathan Majors?
Considering Majors’ $20 million payday, it is safe to assume that his role as Kang will be at the forefront inAvengers: The Kang Dynasty,asthe main antagonist of the film. But if the controversy is fueled further, the studio may consider a replacement for him in light of recent events. So far, there is no conversation regarding the replacement. He is set to reprise his role as Kang the Conqueror in the second season ofLoki,which is expected to release in the summer of 2023.
Following his arrest, Majors has lost several film roles that include Otis Redding’s biopic and an upcoming film adaptation of Walter Mosley’s novelThe Man in My Basement.
Also read:Jonathan Majors’ Future Dubious at Marvel, Might Not Return as Kang After Talent Manager Drops Actor Due to Assault Allegations
Source:The Direct
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