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Marvel Mulls Removing Jonathan Majors From Future Projects

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According to an extensive report from Variety, Marvel is reportedly considering what action to take over the ongoing Jonathan Majors situation. At a retreat in September, studio execs discussed various backup plans if the actor is found guilty at his trial, which begins later this month. Majors was meant to be the crux of the next era of the MCU. However, the actor’s assault charges have put that into jeopardy. While he has appeared in the most recent season of Loki, it’s likely that’s the final project for the time being Majors will shoot roles for.

“Marvel is truly f-cked with the whole Kang angle. And they haven’t had an opportunity to rewrite until very recently [because of the WGA strike]. But I don’t see a path to how they move forward with him,” one high-ranking executive said. This is especially given the upcoming finale of Loki‘s Season 2, which reportedly has major implications for the immediate future of the MCU.

Read More: Jonathan Majors’ Ex Surrenders To Police On Assault Charges

Jonathan Majors Sees Upcoming Film Dropped From Release Slate

Meanwhile, Magazine Dreams, an upcoming drama starring Jonathan Majors, will no longer be released on December 8. Speaking with CNN, Disney confirmed that the film did not currently have a release date. Searchlight Pictures, a subsidiary of Disney, acquired the distribution rights to the film after it opened to rave reviews at Sundance. Furthermore, Disney’s live-action Snow White film starring Rachel Zegler has been pushed back from March 2024 to March 2025. Currently, the next major release for Marvel is The Marvels. That comes out next week and is expected to underperform at the box office.

However, the decision to delay Magazine Dreams was widely expected by industry experts. Majors’ trial for assault charges begins in late November. That makes early December an inopportune time to promote and release the film. Furthermore, the film features Majors as an amateur bodybuilder who resorts to increasingly violent means to pursue his dreams. Given the charges that Majors is facing in court, Disney would likely face backlash for being “tasteless” if they were to release the film.

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Anthony Mackie Refuses To Take Picture With Young Fan & Faces Backlash

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Anthony Mackie recently refused to take a photo with a young fan when their grandmother asked. Users on social media have been taking both sides of the issue after the woman shared a video of the incident online. Many felt the Avengers star could’ve taken a moment to be cordial while others defended his right to privacy.

“No one ever believes when I say the new Black Captain America [Anthony Mackey] [sic] does not take pictures with kids,” she wrote in one post. “Don’t’ get me wrong. I understand celebrities wanting their space etc. But kids? Every single time? Your [sic] a super hero sir In the MARVEL UNIVERSE.”

Read More: Anthony Mackie Offers Crucial Update On Captain America

Anthony Mackie At The Premiere Of “Captain America: Civil War”

HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 12: Actor Anthony Mackie arrives at the premiere of Marvel’s “Captain America: Civil War” on April 12, 2016 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Gregg DeGuire/WireImage)

When The Neighborhood Talk shared the series of posts on Instagram, fans had mixed responses. One wrote: “He is drinking and smoking a stick, leave that man alone. He is in his element and doesnt wanna be bothered. He is an actor and doesnt have to take pics and do autographs if and when he doesnt want to. Let that man enjoy his cocktail and cigar in peace.” Another similarly defended Mackie: “They are human too damn. Sometimes celebs just want to have somewhat of a normal life…” Others argued that it was Mackie’s responsibility as a celebrity. “He signed on for the job!” one wrote. “Fame and fortune has been bestowed upon you from your fans and because you’re a superhero, most of your fans are kids! Always be willing, with discretion but never say no to a child. To whom much is given, much is required.”

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Mackie has been portraying Sam Wilson in the Marvel Cinematic Universe since his first appearance in 2014 with Captain America: The Winter Soldier. He’ll be starring in the lead role of his own film titled Captain America: Brave New World in 2024. Be on the lookout for further updates on the project on HotNewHipHop.

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Samuel L. Jackson Wants To Know Why Nick Fury Has Never Been To Wakanda

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Samuel L. Jackson first appeared in the Marvel Cinematic Universe in 2008’s Iron Man. Nick Fury has been the force behind many of the MCU’s biggest moments, such as forming The Avengers. In terms of on-screen appearances, Jackson has appeared in 10 Marvel films since Iron Man.

However, Fury’s biggest role in the MCU is yet to come. The character will be front and center for the upcoming Disney+ series, Secret Invasion. Pulled from the critically-acclaimed comics line of the same name, Secret Invasion pits Fury against a group of renegade Skrulls. The Skrulls are a race of shape-shifting aliens who have recently begun to appear in MCU films. It was recently revealed in the post-credit scene of Spider-Man: Far From Home, that Fury has had a Skrull posing as him while he works off-world.

Why Hasn’t Nick Fury Been To Wakanda?

However, despite the character getting a leading role in the MCU, one question still remains for Jackson. “I’m still trying to figure out why I’ve never been to Wakanda,” Jackson told Entertainment Tonight. “They didn’t ask me to go, but I’m still trying to get there. I need a ticket.” Wakanda, the hyper-advanced African nation and home of Black Panther, is one of the few places where Fury is yet to go. Logistically, it’s likely because Black Panther never officially joined The Avengers before getting blipped during the events of Infinity War. However, practically, there’s no reason why Fury hasn’t been able to show up in Wakanda.

The sentiment comes alongside Jackson’s desire to be in as many Marvel properties as possible. “I don’t know, it’s kind of up and down for me in an interesting sort of way. Because, if I had it my way, I would’ve been in every Marvel movie ’cause I mean he is Nick Fury, he knows everything that’s going on.” Aside from Secret Invasion, Fury will play a pivotal role in Marvels, the body-swapping Captain Marvel sequel coming out later this year. “After Secret Invasion, I’m moving on to The Marvels, where you get like three different people who are Captain Marvel. You get Brie. You get a black Marvel. You get a Muslim Marvel. They are working on the universe in a way that’s inclusive,” Jackson said.

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Jonathan Majors Reportedly Being Recast In MCU

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Jonathan Majors is in the midst of a legal battle following his March 27 arrest for misdemeanor strangulation, assault, and harassment. Majors allegedly struck his girlfriend while the pair were out in New York City. However, Majors denies the allegations and claims he was the victim. A recent hearing in the case concluded with the charges against Majors being upheld.

Since the news of his arrest, Majors has seen multiple ties to Hollywood cut. First, he was dropped by his management agency and PR firm. Then, he was removed from consideration for several projects in pre-production. However, the one major link he had left was with Disney. Majors recently premiered as Kang, who is set to be a major villain in the MCU in the coming years. However, it appears that might not be the case for much longer.

Disney Preparing To Re-Cast Kang

So far, Majors has appeared in two MCU properties. He first appeared as He Who Remains in the Disney+ series Loki. He then transitioned into He Who Remains’ better-known alias, Kang, for Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania. Furthermore, Majors is set to reprise the role in Loki Season 2, due out later this year. While Kang is not set to be a major presence in Phase Five of the MCU, he will be a central figure in Phase Six, which begins in 2024. However, Phase Five is serving as an introduction to the character.

However, Loki might be the last time that we see Majors in the role. According to alleged reports, Disney is preparing to re-cast the role ahead of Avengers: The Kang Dynasty and other MCU projects that would require the character in some form. These rumors are largely unconfirmed and appear to point to a “worst-case scenario” for Disney. As we’ve seen, major studios have been unwilling to scrap or re-cast roles for an actor’s legal troubles. Marvel’s major rival DC is currently heavily promoting The Flash, despite reports that lead Ezra Miller was filming reshoots while actively on the run from the police. Any updates in Majors’ future in the MCU will be right here on HotNewHipHop.

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“The Marvels” Gets First Teaser Trailer

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Captain Marvel was an important film for the MCU. It marked the first time a female superhero was the protagonist, with Brie Larson stepping into the role. Furthermore, its 90s setting helped establish some crucial MCU lore and set up the important context for the upcoming Secret Invasion series. The film was well-received, holding a 79% critics rating on Rotten Tomatoes. However, it suffered from malicious review-bombing over its female protagonist and feminist themes.

However, while a sequel was greenlit soon after release, little was known about what direction “Captain Marvel 2” would take. Captain Marvel herself became a side character in Avengers: Infinity War and Avengers: Endgame. Meanwhile, an adult version of Monica Rambeau, who was a child in Captain Marvel, played a major role in Disney+’s WandaVision. But with the Avengers moving toward Kang, and the blockbuster comic storyline Secret Invasion headed to the small screen, Captain Marvel’s future was unclear.

Captain Marvel And Ms. Marvel Set To Team Up

Marvel Studios dropped the first look at The Marvels on April 11. Set for release in November 2023, the film will see Captain Marvel and Ms. Marvel, star of the Disney+ series of the same name, team up in a science fiction buddy comedy. The film stars Samuel L. Jackson as Nick Fury, Brie Larson as Captain Marvel, Teyonah Parris as Monica Rambeau, and Iman Vellani. Furthermore, British actress Zawe Ashton has reportedly been cast as the film’s primary villain.

The teaser trailer provides a basic overview of the plot as well as the film’s overall tone. Captain Marvel, Monica Rambeau (also known as Captain Rambeau), and Ms. Marvel must team up in order to discover the reason behind why they are suddenly able to switch places with one another, as well as switch powers. Consequently, the film is expected to be heavy on comedy. A primary plot point will be the contrast between the stoic Captain Marvel with the teenage fangirl Ms. Marvel. The trailer also shows Goose, the tentacle-shooting alien disguised as a cat. Additionally, The Marvels will be the third film in Phase Five of the MCU. It also serves as the studio’s final cinematic release of 2023.

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Tom Cruise Shoots Down Iron Man Rumors: “Not Close”

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Tom Cruise says that he wasn’t “close” to playing Iron Man amid rumors that he nearly landed the role over Robert Downey Jr. Cruise addressed the idea during a recent interview with Phase Zero, while also revealing whether he’d ever work with Marvel. Cruise previously admitted to being contacted to play Iron Man during an interview with IGN in 2005. Downey Jr. took on the iconic role in 2008 kicking off the Marvel Cinematic Universe as we know it today.

“Not close, not close,” he said. “I love Robert Downey Jr., and I can’t imagine anyone else doing that role. And I think it’s perfect for him.” As for whether he’d star in a superhero film, he added: “I look at a movie and think, you know, I don’t rule anything out. It’s ‘What’s the story? What’s the character?’ Does it interest me? Do I feel this is what an audience would like to see me in? What can I learn, and what can I contribute? That’s really how I look at things.”

Tom Cruise At The Producers Guild Awards

Tom Cruise at the 34th Annual Producers Guild Awards held at The Beverly Hilton on February 25, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Variety via Getty Images)

Cruise most recently starred in Top Gun: Maverick alongside Miles Teller, Jennifer Connelly, Jon Hamm, Glen Powell, Lewis Pullman, Ed Harris, and Val Kilmer. He reprises his role from the 1986 film Top Gun. The film has grossed a worldwide total of $1.489 billion at the box office. It’s up for Best Picture, Best Adapted Screenplay, Best Original Song, Best Sound, Best Film Editing, and Best Visual Effects at the 95th Academy Awards.

Cruise recently spoke about working on the movie with Val Kilmer during an appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live. He revealed that the collaboration made him emotional on set. “I just want to say that was pretty emotional, I’ve known Val for decades. For him to come back and play that character…he’s such a powerful actor, that he instantly became that character again…you’re looking at Iceman,” Cruise said, before admitting, “I was crying, I got emotional.” Kilmer suffers from throat cancer which makes speaking extremely difficult for him.

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Robert Downey Jr.’s MCU Fate Revealed

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Marvel has confirmed that Robert Downey Jr. will not be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The Vice President of Production and Development at Marvel Studios, Stephen Broussard, says Iron Man options “aren’t on the table.” As can be seen, Iron Man died in Marvel’s most successful film yet, Avengers: Endgame. Furthermore, He sacrificed himself to save the world. His funeral topped off the emotional scenes of his final moments. However, Broussard says that, since then, the MCU is now in a huge transition period. Now, they’re moving away from the Avengers narrative and Phase Five will connect everything released in Phase Four.

Specifically, Broussard told io9, “I think one of the meta-narratives of Phase Four was about new characters. It was about new people stepping into mantles. If you look at, like, Cassie [Lang in Quantumania] getting a suit and Kate Bishop [in Hawkeye], new characters being introduced like Jack in Werewolf by Night. After these first 10 years of Marvel storytelling, torches are being passed, like with Robert Downey Jr. no longer being [on the] table and stuff like that. So, it was kind of like a new generation stepping to the forefront which, again, has always happened in the comics.”

Marvel Changing Faces

Robert Downey Jr. attends the ceremony honoring Jon Favreau with a star on The Hollywood Walk of Fame on February 13, 2023 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Phillip Faraone/Getty Images)

Additionally, This news comes with the announcement that Harrison Ford is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Ford has appeared in some of the biggest film franchises in the world– from Star Wars to Indiana Jones. Rightfully, there are high expectations for him in the MCU. He will replace William Hurt, who passed away in March at the age of 71. Hurt played Thaddeus E ‘Thunderbolt’ Ross in the MCU. Ford will now play the character.

Fans have already seen his character, Thunderbolt, in The Incredible Hulk, Captain America: Civil War, Avengers: Infinity War, Avengers: Endgame, and Black Widow. Furthermore, in the fifth phase of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Sebastian Stan and Florence Pugh will star a stand-alone Thunderbolts film. The film is set to follow a group of supervillains who are recruited to go on missions for the government. Additionally, Ford has also signed a deal with Marvel to appear in Captain America: New World Order, as well.

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Anthony Mackie Offers Crucial Update On Captain America

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Anthony Mackie has to follow in some big footsteps as the new Captain America in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Steve Rogers left a mark on the MCU as a former leader of the Avengers. However, Mackie’s new version of Captain America may not be stepping into that same role. Marvel has shared that Captain America will be a crucial part of The Kang Dynasty and Secret Wars, but he may not lead the team. Empire Magazine interviewed Anthony Mackie. In the interview, Mackie discussed Captain America: New World Order. Empire asked about the potential for Sam Wilson to step up as the leader of the Avengers. Read what Mackie said below:

“Sam is the only character without superpowers. He’s just a regular dude hanging out with a bunch of weirdos. Being from New Orleans, I’ve been in a few fights. And heart and charisma never helped me in a fight. That usually just got me beat up. So that might cause an issue when you go fight somebody like Thanos. So, I think with him, he has to come to the stage with a very different understanding of what it is to be a good guy or be a bad guy and what are the decisions that make you toe that line in the way that you did.” He continued, “so I just see him as more of a humane Cap as opposed to a distinctive judge Cap — [a] Cap of judgment, where this is right and this is wrong. There are decisions that make you choose right or wrong.”

Mackie As Captain America

Co-host Anthony Mackie attends the 2022 CMT Music Awards at Nashville Municipal Auditorium on April 11, 2022 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images for CMT)

Captain America was crucial to many wars. For one, he was pivotal to a World War, as well as the Battle of New York. Additionally, He was a prime leader in the storyline of Captain America: Civil War and Avengers: Infinity War. Even during Avengers: Endgame, Rogers’ impact was undeniable. With Anthony Mackie bringing the hero back, he has big shoes to fill. There could be a new war coming for him to make a great impact on. This could even serve as a catalyst for the arrival of a new film with a certain X-Men character in the future.

In December, rumors surfaced that the plot of Captain America: New World Order would introduce the element Adamantium into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Adamantium was a crucial element for the creation of Wolverine’s claws and bones. Apparently, the element will be discovered on Tiamat Island, where the giant Celestial was left in the middle of the ocean at the end of the Eternals. Surprisingly, the giant Celestial has not been reported on in the MCU, other than a quick newspaper seen in She-Hulk: Attorney at Law. May 3, 2024 is the set release date for Captain America: New World Order.

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Tom Holland’s Spider-Man Will Return To The MCU: Details

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Tom Holland will be returning to the Marvel Cinematic Universe via his iconic portrayal of Spider-Man. Kevin Feige, the president of Marvel Studios, says that the company is already working on how it will facilitate Holland’s comeback. Marvel Studios is keeping the specifics of the story under wraps. However, Feige gave some small details in an interview with Entertainment Weekly. He said, “All I will say is that we have the story. We have big ideas for that, and our writers are just putting pen to paper now.” He did not hint further as to what the future holds for Holland’s Spider-Man.

Because Feige stopped short before he could say what the future of Spider-Man will hold in the MCU, we are unsure if this will include a new solo film. It could also mean a new appearance in one of the highly-anticipated upcoming Avengers solo films. Holland’s last performance as Peter Parker took place in the 2021 film Spider-Man: No Way Home. The film was a box office hit. It grossed $1.9 billion on the global scale. Fans raved over and discussed the film, particularly the inclusion of Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield‘s own versions of the character.

Tom Holland’s Spider-Man

Tom Holland attends Sony Pictures’ “Spider-Man: No Way Home” Los Angeles Premiere on December 13, 2021 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Axelle/Bauer-Griffin/FilmMagic)

Film producer, Amy Pascal (Spider-Man: Homecoming, Spider-Man: Far From Home, Spiderman: No Way Home) teased in late 2021 that the film company was in the process of creating another Spider-Man film trilogy staring Tom Holland as Peter Parker. Pascal told Fandango, “This is not the last movie that we are going to make with Marvel – [this is not] the last Spider-Man movie. We are getting ready to make the next Spider-Man movie with Tom Holland and Marvel. We’re thinking of this as three films, and now we’re going to go onto the next three. This is not the last of our MCU movies.”

Marvel Studios is currently working on Avengers: Secret Wars. The release date is set for May 1, 2026. The 12-issue comic book saga that the film is based on ran through the mid-1980s. The lineup of superheroes included Spider-Man, Captain America, Hawkeye, Captain Marvel, Hulk, Iron Man, and more. The top cast for the film, as currently listed on IMDB, includes Kathryn Newton, Jonathan Majors, Dominique Thorne, Iman Vellani, and more. They’ll star alongside Marvel Cinematic Universe veterans, Chris Hemsworth, Benedict Cumberbatch, Mark Ruffalo, Simu Liu, and Anthony Mackie. The film is still in the early stages of pre-production so there is a potential for the cast list to grow.

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Megan Thee Stallion Joins The Marvel Cinematic Universe After Months Of Rumors

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Megan Thee Stallion has been expanding her acting resume lately. Earlier this month, she guest-starred in P-Valley and earlier this year, it was revealed she had been cast in the movie F*cking Identical Twins. In recent months, it was rumored Meg would be making the leap to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe: Earlier this year, stunt performer Marche Day added being Megan’s stunt double on She-Hulk: Attorney At Law to her resume.

Now, we have some more concrete confirmation of that role: A new Meg profile from The Cut notes she has indeed been cast in She-Hulk. Meg also noted of her acting ambitions, “When I look at them [Queen Latifah and Ice Cube], it inspires me to take it further than just music. I don’t feel like I’m only going to be an actress — I feel like I’m also going to be a director and I’m also going to be a producer.”

She also spoke about her upcoming album Traumazine, saying of it, “Everybody has gone through their own trauma in their own way, and to me, Traumazine is me facing the things that I’ve been running from about myself. […] It’s comforting to know that other people are going through the same thing that you might be feeling. When something happens to people, they feel like, ‘Oh my gosh, this is only me. This is not normal, or I’m probably the only person in the world that feels like this.’ But to hear somebody else talking about something that you’re probably feeling, it’s more comforting and more familiar. That’s why people resonate with hearing other people’s stories.”

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