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Jonathan Majors’ firing has placed Marvel in a challenging position, as his character Kang was intended to become the next Thanos-level threat to the Avengers. Recent rumored reports suggested that Marvel was eyeing Emmy-winning star Colman Domingo as a potential replacement for Majors. Domingo has now addressed these rumors, stating that while he hasn’t heard anything official about the rumors, he is open to the possibility.
Jonathan Majors was fired by Disney following his guilty conviction on misdemeanor assault and harassment charges filed by his ex-girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Another rumor earlier suggested thatStar Warsactor Jon Boyega was also being considered for Kang.
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Colman Domingo Addresses Rumors Of Replacing Jonathan Majors In The MCU
Initial reports aboutColman Domingopotentially replacingJonathan Majors‘ role as Kang came from industry insiderDaniel Richtman. Fans generally seemed satisfied with this casting rumor, considering Domingo had proved his worth with performances in projects likeEuphoriaandRustin. Domingo won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor for the former, while the latter earned him a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Globes.
TheZolaactor has now responded to the casting rumors when he appeared for an interview with Entertainment Tonight. Domingo shared that he was aware of the“talks and conversations”but had no idea about whether any of it was true. However, he appreciated the passionate fan discussions and expressed joy in knowing that people were speaking“lovingly”and“kindly”about his potential casting. TheFear the Walking Deadactor toldET:
“I don’t know, I’m always looking at what I have to do right now… I know there’s talk and conversations around, and I don’t know how much is true. I don’t even get that from my team, I can’t tell if it’s true or not. The fans are passionate. Somehow my name is out there in the world [and] I like the idea of just having your name called and someone speaking lovingly and kindly about something is a beautiful thing.”
However, one major challenge with Domingo’s casting would be explaining the shift from the 34-year-old Majors to the much older Domingo, now 54. Rumors suggest that Marvel may introduce Domingo as a Kang variant different from the ones featured inAnt-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaandLoki.
THRearlier reported that Marvel has dropped the subtitle,The Kang Dynasty, from theirAvengers 5movie. This change could mean that Domingo’s potential character might bring considerable changes to the initially planned storyline.
Also Read:“He’s a performer”: MCU Star Loves The Idea Of Colman Domingo Replacing Jonathan Majors As Kang After His MCU Firing
Colman Domingo Previously Expressed Interest In Playing A Supervillain
Interestingly, in a two-year-old interview, Colman Domingo had conveyed his interest in playing a baddie in one of the two major superhero franchises. Speaking to AwardsWatch, Domingo mentioned that he was physically fit and prepared to play a character in either the Marvel or DC universe.
TheMa Rainey’s Black Bottomactor was answering the interviewer’s question about whether he would join hisCandymandirectorNia DaCosta‘sThe Marvels. Domingo shared withAwardsWatch:
“I’m jumping in. It’s funny. Just the other day, I was looking at something and I thought like that’s wild. I haven’t been a part of any [universe]. I’m part of the Fear the Walking Dead universe, but when it comes to Marvel or DC, I think I’m ready now. I’m worked out, fit… I just want to be the villain. I don’t want to be the good guy. I want to do some really dirty, nasty work.”
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Domingo partially fulfilled his DC dream when he voiced Batman for Spotify’s scripted podcastThe Riddler: Secrets in the Dark. As of now, Marvel hasn’t disclosed the direction it is taking following Jonathan Majors’ exit. The anticipated crossover movies,Avengers 5and6, are supposed to hit theaters on July 21, 2025, and July 31, 2025, respectively.
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
