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Avengers 5is reportedly eyeing Coleman Domingo as Jonathan Majors' Kang replacement, and oneShe-Hulkstar shared their thoughts on the latest recasting rumor.
Majors was set to be the main villain of the two upcomingAvengersfilms that Marvel Studios had planned. However,Marvel Studios dropped Majors as Kangafter the star was found guilty in court on counts of domestic abuse brought up in early 2023. Since the decision was made official, fans online have been abuzz with predictions about Majors' Kang replacement.
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One fan-favorite choice for the role is Domingo, who recently voicedthe powerfulTransformersvillain Unicronin 2023’sRise of the Beastsand has now gotten the endorsement of at least one person in the Marvel camp. Taking to her official social media account onX,She-Hulk: Attorney at Lawstar Ginger Gonzaga showed her support for the prospective casting by tweeting out, “Oh how I would love for these #ColemanDomingo as #Kang rumors to be true! And I hope the writing for him is dynamic as is he as a performer. 🤍#mcu.” The response from other social media users was generally supportive, with many alluding to Coleman’s impressive villainous performance inTransformers.
The discourse surrounding the potential Kang recasting forAvengers 5has been in overdrive since the verdict was handed down in the Majors case, with one online jokester even suggesting Gonzaga’s MCU character be put in the role as a variant. Gonzaga, who portrayed She-Hulk’s paralegal and primary supporting character Nikki Ramos on the Disney Plus show, is likely not the only person close to the franchise looking Domingo’s way, and his consideration for the role could be real if Marvel Studios decides to go down the recasting route of, as rumors suggestedDomingo was being eyed as Majors' Kang replacementdays before Gonzaga’s statement.
While the idea of a charismatic replacement is favorable, the Kang angle might have fallen out of favor at the company when Marvel Studios decided to boot Majors post-judgment after months of silence on the issue in the hopes that it would blow over. Now that the role has been negatively affected by legal issues, Marvel Studios has several other options. These options may be more appealing than taking the risk of replacing the actor and potentially harming the future ofAvengers 5and the entire Marvel Cinematic Universe. With the Fantastic Four rapidly approaching and possibly bringing Galactus andDoctor Doom along for the ride, there are at least two worthy replacements for the big bad of the Multiverse Saga right there, and a host of other options that could slide into the antagonist role with relative ease.
Despite the possibilities, there won’t be any official confirmation of a direction until plans for the film are clarified. WhileAvengers 5has already lost director Destin Daniel Cretton, it is currently unknown how the project will change based on Majors' departure. WhetherAvengers 5will be salvaged as is or moves in a new direction will go a long way to settling the MCU’s future.
Avengers 5is in development at Marvel Studios.
The Avengers
The Avengers is a group of comic book characters consisting of some of the world’s most iconic superheroes, such as The Hulk, Iron Man, Captain America, and Thor.The Avengers have been a powerful force in Hollywood for over a decade, collectively and individually. The group has also starred in video games, such as LEGO Marvel’s Avengers and Marvel’s Avengers by Crystal Dynamics and Square Enix.
