Jonathan Majors has secured his debut film role after his highly publicized trial and misdemeanor conviction. The actor is set to headline in a supernatural revenge thriller Merciless” directed by filmmaker Martin Villeneuve, per Deadline. The film is scheduled for a fall shoot in Saskatchewan.
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“Merciless”, follows the story of a skilled CIA interrogator who finds himself delving deeper into darkness when the woman he loves falls prey to an evil force. This marks Jonathan Majors’ first role since his conviction for third-degree assault and harassment earlier this year.
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“Merciless weaves together themes of possession, vengeance, and inner reckoning in a gripping tale,” explains director Martin Villeneuve. “It delves into the psychological unraveling of John, portrayed by Majors, amidst supernatural forces that test his sanity.”
During his widely publicized trial, Major steadfastly denied the assault allegations and expressed a strong desire to resume his Hollywood career. His prominence had been growing with roles in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” “Creed III,” and the Emmy-winning series “Lovecraft Country.”
Majors’ Fall From Hollywood
However, shortly after the guilty verdict, Marvel Studios ended their association with Major, known for portraying Kang the Conqueror in Disney’s Marvel Cinematic Universe. The 34-year-old actor was slated to appear in upcoming Marvel projects, including “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” in 2026. In the aftermath, Major was dropped by his management at Entertainment 360 and his public relations firm, the Lede Company, though he remains represented by the talent agency WME.
