Jonathan Majors has secured his first film role after his conviction for assault. According to the Hollywood Reporter, the 34-year-old is set to star in “Merciless,” a supernatural revenge thriller.
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Details on Jonathan Majors' upcoming film role
The plot reportedly revolves around a CIA interrogator who encounters an evil energy that has infected his lover and must eliminate it. Filming is scheduled for fall.
Christopher Tuffin, the producer of the box office hit “Sound of Freedom,” will produce the film. Kevin Townsend and Kevin DeWalt will also serve as producers. Frank Hannah wrote the screenplay and Martin Villeneuve, brother of “Dune” filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, is bringing the project to life.
As The Shade Room previously reported, the actor lost several film roles and campaigns after his legal troubles began. Searchlight Pictures pulled out of distribution of “Magazine Dreams” following his guilty verdict in December 2023. In addition, Marvel Studios dropped Majors after he was slated to play the role of Kang in the film “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.”
Additionally, Variety reported that Majors was dropped from the film “The Man in My Basement,” a Protagonist Pictures production.
The actor was also dropped from the highly anticipated Dennis Rodman film 48 Hours In Vegas. Lionsgate wanted to show the NBA superstar's infamous Vegas trip during the 1998 NBA Finals. However, plans were derailed when the Creed actor was found guilty.
Majors' assault incident that derailed his career
As previously reported, Majors was accused of attacking Jabbari during a car ride in March 2023. He was later found guilty of one count of third-degree assault and one count of second-degree harassment. Jonathan managed to avoid one count of third-degree assault and second-degree aggravated harassment.
Before his conviction, Major's career and opportunities were on the rise. The actor broke through with a role in “The Last Black Man in San Francisco.” He later landed Spike Lee's “Da 5 Bloods” and wowed audiences with his portrayal of Tic in “Lovecraft Country.”
Critics say the role probably made him a leading man. Majors has once again had the opportunity to carry a film with his role in Merciless.
His “Coretta” Meagan Good will probably be sitting in the front row!
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