Jonathan Majors Says He Would Love to Return to Marvel

Jonathan Majors wants to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

The 35-year-old actor, who played Kang the Conqueror in Disney+’s Loki and the upcoming movie Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, was dismissed by Marvel following his conviction for two counts of reckless assault and harassment towards his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari. Now, he expresses his desire to return to the role in future Marvel Cinematic Universe projects, should the opportunity arise.

In response to a question about potentially reprising his role as Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) during an interview with USA Today, he responded enthusiastically: “Absolutely, I’d say yes! Disney and Marvel Studios, I adore them!

Later on, Majors expressed his delight about collaborating with Tom Hiddleston, Gugu Mbatha-Raw from Loki, and Paul Rudd in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, noting that he enjoyed every minute of working alongside these talented individuals.

He mentioned: “Tom Hiddleston, I really enjoyed collaborating with him. The same goes for Paul Rudd. And Gugu Mbatha-Raw too. I’m deeply fond of this industry, and now I find myself in a position where I can return the affection they’ve shown me, and express my own love for them.

Apart from Kang, Majors has expressed his readiness to once again play Damian ‘Diamond Dame’ Anderson in a potential sequel of the boxing series titled “Creed III“, where Michael B. Jordan’s character Adonis Creed takes center stage. However, he emphasized that if he were to return to these settings in the future, the character he would portray would be different.

According to the actor, they told Entertainment Weekly: “I believe there wouldn’t be any difference between ‘action’ and ‘cut’. That’s why I landed the role.

However, should I return, things would be altered in an intriguing way, which I find appealing. Yet, I must emphasize that this is beyond my power to decide.

Jordan also recently said he was hoping to make a fourth Creed movie with Majors.

The actor from the film “Sinners” mentioned to The Hollywood Reporter, “It would be wonderful to collaborate on ‘Creed IV’ – along with other potential projects.

Despite no definite plans for Majors to rejoin the Creed franchise prior to his conviction, it was intended that Majors’ character, Kang, would serve as the main villain in Marvel’s The Kang Dynasty. However, the studio abandoned Kang’s narrative and instead invited Iron Man actor Robert Downey Jr. to play Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday and Avengers: Secret Wars following Majors’ conviction for third-degree assault and second-degree harassment.

Last year at San Diego Comic Con, when it was revealed that Downey Jr. would take over the role of the franchise’s main villain instead of him, Majors expressed his feelings as being “deeply saddened” to have been replaced.

When asked if he was upset that the studio opted to replace Kang with Doctor Doom, Majors replied: “Absolutely, I’m heartbroken about it. Of course, I am. After all, I care deeply for Kang. However, Doctor Doom is quite villainous.

The Worst Mockbuster Ripoffs of Beloved Animated Movies

Tangled Up (1990)

You might be wondering: If this movie was produced in 1990, how could it possibly be a copy of Disney’s Tangled, given its striking similarities? In actuality, the film is more recognized as part of the direct-to-video series titled Britannica’s Tales from Around the World. This collection consists of animated shorts based on traditional tales from various countries and was distributed in the United States and the United Kingdom during the 1990s, primarily on VHS tapes and later DVDs. One of these DVDs containing the Rapunzel story was re-released as “Tangled Up,” with its cover font and design bearing a strong resemblance to Tangled, even though the content inside is unrelated. The Walt Disney Company accused Brightspark Entertainment of deceiving consumers after they released an apparent copycat movie called Braver in 2012, which was strikingly similar to Brave.

Leo the Lion: King of the Jungle (1994)

In a departure from the original “Lion King,” the infamous Japanese production company Jetlag Productions brought us “Leo the Lion: King of the Jungle.” While both stories involve lions and share a title, their similarities end there. The plot revolves around an arrogant king lion who mistreats his subjects until a young cub pleads with him to rescue its mother from poachers. In order to enlist the help of the other animals, he must apologize for his past behavior. Unlike “Hamlet” reimagined as a lion tale, it does offer an important message against bullying behavior.

Bug Bites: An Ant’s Life (1998)

Trying to capitalize on the success of movies like A Bug’s Life and Antz (both released in 1998 and initially competing with each other), Bug Bites: An Ant’s Life is the first-ever 3D mockbuster. However, once you start watching it, you’ll quickly realize that its animation quality is quite poor compared to what you’re used to. The film itself is just 25 minutes long and was released alongside other shorts to make it a more attractive purchase as a home video. In terms of the plot, it doesn’t differ significantly from either of the movies it’s mimicking. Three ant sisters and their caterpillar friend work together to build a new anthill while avoiding evil geckos. Unfortunately, the plot would be much easier to follow if you weren’t constantly squinting to avoid looking at the scary-looking ants onscreen.

A Car’s Life: Sparky’s Big Adventure (2006)

Picture a world where cars are the characters, but these aren’t your typical friendly vehicles. Instead, they’re full of quirks and frustrations, as depicted in the movie “A Car’s Life: Sparky’s Big Adventure.” This film is marked by its complexity and aggravation, featuring a grating car-child named Sparky who yearns for freedom from his overly protective car-father. He becomes influenced by a mysterious car-woman, somehow linked to the late brother of Sparky’s father. It’s a web of relationships that makes little sense in a children’s movie, let alone an animated parody of a popular franchise. “A Car’s Life” series, much like the original “Cars,” continues its reign of confusion and complexity in its sequels, “Car’s Life 2” and “Car’s Life 3: The Royal Heist.

Ratatoing (2007)

Among the most notorious and amusingly shameless Disney imitations is “Ratatoing”, a Brazilian version of “Ratatouille”. This film features the story of Marcell Toing, a renowned rat chef who steals food from human restaurants, only to be exposed by a competing group of rat chefs. The movie is generally poor in quality, but the most memorable moment might be when a group of rats burst out from under a table and perform a synchronized dance, laughing “Ha! Ha” and making eerie noises. If you’ve seen this, you’ve caught a glimpse of “Ratatoing”, a film that it’s advisable not to watch in its entirety.

What’s Up – Balloon to the Rescue (2009)

Soaring Heights – Balloon on a Mission”

This title, “Soaring Heights – Balloon on a Mission,” shares similarities with the movie “Up” from Pixar, but it’s actually a spin-off of another Video Brinquedo production, “Little and Big Monsters,” which mimicked DreamWorks’ “Monsters vs. Aliens.” The storyline in “Soaring Heights – Balloon on a Mission” follows the characters from the previous film.

In this sequel, the monster-hunting family inadvertently uncovers the secret code to their floating home, which leads an evil Frenchman to attempt stealing the rock that powers their house for nefarious purposes. In the ensuing chaos, the rock is misplaced, forcing the family to attach a hot air balloon to their residence instead. And yes, this film also features monsters as part of the plot.

Chop Kick Panda (2011)

The exceptional and unique nature of “Kung Fu Panda” led to numerous copies. One of the least impressive is “Chop Kick Panda”, a 2D animated version that follows a story about a lethargic panda who employs a mystical amulet to vanquish an evil tiger trying to seize control over the kingdom. Unlike many other films in this category, “Chop Kick Panda” is almost a direct replica of its origin, although it’s roughly an hour shorter. If you’re seeking something truly unsettling, we suggest the comparable knockoff, “The Little Panda Fighter”, whose character designs bear striking resemblance to the singing robots from “Five Nights at Freddy’s”.

Tappy Toes (2011)

Instead of being satisfied with a tale featuring a young penguin mastering tap-dance using just his penguin feet, Gaiam Americas’ last imitation film was titled “Tappy Toes“, which clocked in at 40 minutes and was a 2D replica of “Happy Feet“. In this movie, a penguin discovers a pair of tap shoes within an old steamer trunk. Yes, it’s more logical that this penguin has the innate knowledge of tap, rather than Mumble from “Happy Feet“. Additionally, the sight of a tiny penguin wearing oversized human-sized shoes is incredibly adorable.

Cinderella 3D (2012)

Once Upon a Time in the West,” isn’t a remake of any particular Cinderella film, but rather an endeavor to recapture the enchantment of the beloved animated feature, “Rango.” This film features a Western-themed town inhabited by animal cowboys who choose a domesticated chameleon as their new sheriff. The storyline of “Cendrillon au Far West” is somewhat based on Cinderella, where a young deer from a small Western town yearns to win the affections of Prince Vladimir, a Cocker Spaniel. While sharing similar animation style with “Rango,” this film’s antagonist is a gorilla instead of a rattlesnake.

Planes With Brains (2018)

One of numerous films aiming to cash in on the popularity of the Planes series (a derivative spin-off from the Cars film franchise), Planes With Branks is arguably home to one of the most poorly designed anthropomorphic aircraft in animation history. The airplanes in Planes with Branks are characterized by round, squashed faces reminiscent of Thomas the Tank Engine, consisting entirely of eyes and mouths, creating a nightmare-like resemblance to a grotesque Mr. Potato Head. The narrative of the film, revolving around two planes embarking on adventures with the Plane Air Scouts, fades into insignificance when confronted by the unsettling visage of these fearsome creatures. It’s likely to discourage you from ever wanting to watch another movie featuring a chatty vehicle again.

2025-03-19 17:24