2023 is shaping up to be actor Jonathan Majors’ standout year. Following the cancellation of HBO’s Lovecraft Country, he’s gone on to receive accolades for the show and other works, including an NAACP nod to 2022’s Devotion. Magazine Dreams followed the war film, appearing at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival in January. He’s now onto his third biggest project of the year thus far, with a star role in Creed III. The Michael B. Jordan-directed film, which sees the men going head to head in the ring, releases this Friday (March 3).
As he rolls through Creed III premieres and corresponding interviews, Majors has opened up more than ever. In his latest chat with NPR, the performer expounds on the pain he endured during the movie’s filming. Jonathan tells Ayesha Rascoe “I remember when we doing Creed, there were days I just couldn’t feel my arms. I’m just throwin’, you know? I’m just fightin’ my a** off.” It’s safe to say the training he endured for the film was grueling as he also notes the physical standards in his current roles. Aside from Creed III, Majors just made his Marvel debut in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, appearing as the supervillainous Kang.
Jonathan Majors Says There Were Days He Couldn’t Feel His Arms
Jonathan Majors was recently featured on Ebony’s digital cover in conjunction with this year’s roles. His stylist took inspiration from an anime, dressing the actor as One Piece character Donquixote Doflamingo. While a majority of his fans were pleased with the photoshoot’s outcome, others were dismayed by the feminine aspects. Majors, who was named “Hollywood’s Most Wanted” in the article, took the comments in stride. Ignoring the critics, he instead praises the rich Black culture he witnessed during the photoshoot. “It’s always good to make a ruckus,” he adds. “When it’s a positive ruckus, make the positive ruckus.”
Creed III sees Jonathan Majors playing Damian Anderson, a childhood friend of Adonis Creed. After a stint in jail, the fighter is ready to step back into the ring to prove he hasn’t missed a beat. This time around, he challenges Creed in what is sure to be an unforgettable match. The film also sees the return of actors Phylicia Rashad, Wood Harris, and Tessa Thomas.
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