The assault allegations on Marvel actor Jonathan Majors have generated considerable debate online over these past few months. Anthony Mackie, a member of the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the star of Captain America: Brave New World, recently offered his own opinions on the matter, stirring even more debate.
Actor Jonathan Majors known for his role as Kang in MCU was detained in New York City earlier this March on accusations of assaulting his alleged girlfriend in a cab. The actor has defended his innocence, but the legal process for the case is still ongoing. Actor Anthony Mackie commented on the developing scenario in a recent interview to promote his upcoming Twisted Metal series, pointing out that everyone in America is considered innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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Anthony Mackie reiterated how one is innocent until proven guilty
The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Anthony Mackie is the first prominent celebrity to openly speak on the latest controversial subject, In an interview with Inverse, Mackie did not sugarcoat his words when he gave out a statement saying the following,
“That’s one of the staples of this country. Nothing has been proven about this dude. Nothing. So everyone is innocent until proven guilty. That’s all I can say. It’s crazy where we are as a society. But as a country, everyone is innocent until proven guilty.”
Turns out, only Anthony Mackie from the MCU has offered his opinion on the pending case of Jonathan Majors. On August 3, Majors is scheduled to return to court to defend himself. Majors has also filed a complaint of his own against his accuser, alleging that she repeatedly assaulted him.
Jonathan Majors’ future in the MCU
Jonathan Majors, 33, will soon reprise his role as Kang in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty, which is scheduled to hit theatres in May 2025. The actor can expect to earn a substantial $20 million paycheck, including a back-end bonus. Reportedly the actor has agreed to appear in Avengers: Secret Wars as well.
Disney, which controls Marvel Studios, is reportedly keeping a close eye on Majors’ case and has time to decide before The Kang Dynasty filming starts. What Disney will do in response to the Jonathan Majors incident is still unknown. Regarding other MCU celebrities commenting on the Majors case, the media suggests that the majority will probably stick to the “innocent until proven guilty” stance that Mackie did in order to stay out of trouble.
On the other hand, on July 27, Peacock will release Mackie’s Twisted Metal series. In addition, on July 26, 2024, he will make his subsequent MCU appearance as Sam Wilson in Captain America: Brave New World.
Source : The Direct
