Marvel’s plans of establishing Jonathan Majors as the next big baddie after Thanos have faced a roadblock due to the actor’s recent legal troubles. He plays Kang the Conqueror in the MCU. However, his future looks uncertain in the superhero franchise at this moment. Additionally, his recent arrest has worsened the situation for Kevin Feige and his team. As a result, fans have already started discussing who could play Kang in Majors’ absence.
Here are some great choices!
Idris Elba
Yeah, yeah, yeah! We know Idris Elba has already appeared in the MCU as Heimdall. But he never received proper screen time in any of his Marvel outings. He deserves a shot at playing Kang on the big screen. Other things that make him a perfect alternative are his commanding screen presence and ample experience in portraying complex characters in the past.
Javier Bardem
Javier Bardem is one of those rare breeds of actors who have delivered scene-stealing performances as charming lovers and petrified audiences with their terrifying villainous characters. His distinctive voice and insane acting range could bring a lot of gravitas to the role of Kang.
John David Washington
John David Washington quickly expanded and strengthened his roots in Hollywood. Just like his legendary father, Denzel Washington, John can also create a magnetic screen presence. Additionally, he has performed some insane physical stunts in Christopher Nolan’s Tenet. This scenario makes him a perfect choice for the character of Kang.
John Boyega
John Boyega’s breakthrough performance as Finn in the sequel Star Wars trilogy opened the doors of his success. Apart from his wide acting range, the actor has also proved that he could bring much energy and intensity to Kang the Conqueror. His take on Nathaniel Richards could turn out refreshing and thrilling.
After appearing in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Kang may share the screen with Tom Hiddleston’s God of Mischief in Loki Season 2. However, Jonathan Majors’ arrest may force the Marvel executives to bury this idea for good. One of Kang’s variants, Victor Timely, encountered Loki and Mobius in Quantumania’s end-credits scene. Stay tuned for more updates.