2023-12-20 14:15:52
After the dismissal of Jonathan Majors from Marvel Studios, many wonder which actor could replace him in the superhero Cinematic Universe.
Recall that the star who played Kang, the most important villain of the new phase, was found guilty of charges of third-degree reckless assault and harassment of his ex-partner. For this reason, the company did not take long to get rid of him despite being the fundamental figure on which they were building their Multiverse Saga.
Some rumors suggest that, after the end of Loki, the villain will be replaced by Doctor Doom, who would become the main antagonist in Avengers 5 and Avengers 6: Secret Wars.
But other sources indicate that the company will look for a new actor to continue Kang’s story. These are some of the names that fans have suggested.
John Boyega
The most repeated name is John Boyega. The Star Wars actor is very loved by the public, although it will be difficult to convince him. In 2022 he stated that he was not currently interested in joining the MCU, as he prefers to make independent and arthouse films.
John Boyega could be Kang
Chukwudi Iwuji
Another of the favorite candidates is Chukwudi Iwuji, who gave life to the High Evolutionary in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol.3.
Marvel would only have to indicate that said villain was a multiversal variant of Kang. It would be a choice that would please the fans of the saga, since his performance in the aforementioned film was highly celebrated.
Chukwudi Iwuji
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
With Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Marvel would follow the same strategy as with Iwuji. The actress played Ramona Renslayer in both seasons of Loki.
And some theories suggested that this was a female variant of Kang. The studio would just have to embrace that idea.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
John David Washington
John David Washington, Denzel Washington’s son, is currently one of the most popular names in Hollywood. His rise has been meteoric in recent years.
His most recent project was The Creator, precisely science fiction. The signing could be a viable option to regain good press for Kang’s character.
John David Washington
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Along the same lines would be Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, very loved by the public. In addition, he has the advantage that he has already played a supervillain in superhero movies, playing the evil Black Manta in the DCEU’s Aquaman films.
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Will Smith
A somewhat more controversial name but one that many have requested is Will Smith. Once one of the most acclaimed performers in the industry, he is currently in the process of cleaning up his image after his notorious smack at the Oscars.
Signing for something as popular as Marvel would be a logical move in that mission.
Will Smith
Lakeith Stanfield
Lakeith Stanfield is a name that audiences associate with high-quality stories and characters. This is the case of Judas and the Black Messiah, which earned him an Oscar nomination, or the series Atlanta.
For the UCM it could be a strategic signing to regain lost trust among the public.
Lakeith Stanfield
Jefrey Wright
In the case of Jeffrey Wright, Marvel has the advantage that he has already worked for them. But he has done it in What If…?, an animated series in which he voiced the Watcher.
Now, the Westworld and The Batman actor could make the jump to live-action with Kang. Additionally, he has experience in big franchises like James Bond and The Hunger Games.
Jefrey Wright
Colman Domingo
Colman Domingo is another of the actors on the list that would mean betting on a high-level actor. The performer, very fond of theater, has had a very versatile career in film and television.
In his filmography he has projects such as Euphoria, Candyman, The Color Purple, Transformers, Lincoln or Fear The Walking Dead.
Colman Domingo
Regé-Jean Page
Since appearing in The Bridgertons, Regé-Jean Page became one of the most popular names in Hollywood. The Briton stands out for his great charisma and presence on screen, making him a great candidate to take on the role of Kang.
Regé-Jean Page
Damson Idris
Damson Idris may not be the most well-known name, although he is increasingly resonating with audiences. The 32-year-old has worked especially in notable series such as Black Mirror, The Twilight Zone or, above all, Snowfall, of which he is the protagonist. That’s why some fans have dropped his name as Majors’ replacement.
Damson Idris
Aldis Hodge
Another name with previous experience in superhero movies is Aldis Hodge. In this genre, audiences will recognize him as Hawkman from Black Adam. He has been working in movies since he was a child and has been in projects such as The Invisible Man, Jack Reacher, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Bones, CSI, Castle… An all-rounder who could take on the role of Kang.
Aldis Hodge
Caleb Mclaughlin
The youngest name that has been thrown around in the last few hours is Caleb McLaughlin, known for being Lucas in Stranger Things.
He is currently 22 years old, but the public has seen him grow in the last decade, so he would be a safe option to attract an audience.
Caleb Mclaughlin
Terrence Howard
The candidates conclude with the craziest and funniest name that some fans have requested. Terrence Howard already worked in the MCU.
He was Jame Rhodes, War Machine, in the first Iron Man movie. But he was later replaced by Don Cheadle for the rest of the franchise. Returning 15 years later, with him replacing another actor, would be the perfect meta-narrative joke.
Terrence Howard
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