PARK CITY, Utah — Last year, Jonathan Majors made a cross-country journey from his home in New York City to Park City, Utah, where he presented his movie “Magazine Dreams” at the Sundance Film Festival. The film received excellent reviews and was expected to catapult Majors’ career to new heights. However, a recent turn of events has halted his dreams.
Majors is currently awaiting a February 6 sentencing after being convicted of assault and harassment involving his former partner, Grace Jabbari. The consequences of this conviction have been devastating for his career. Marvel Studios, owned by Disney, dropped him from his role as the villain Kang the Conqueror just hours after his conviction. Additionally, the fate of “Magazine Dreams,” which was acquired by Searchlight Pictures after Sundance, is in jeopardy.
Searchlight Pictures, known for its Oscar-winning films, initially planned to release “Magazine Dreams” in December. However, in the midst of Majors’ trial, it was removed from the release calendar. It is now uncertain whether Searchlight will proceed with the film.
While Searchlight has chosen to remain silent on the matter, sources close to the project suggest that the movie is unlikely to see a theatrical release. Marketing the film would be challenging due to its themes of personal violence. However, there is still hope that “Magazine Dreams” may find a home elsewhere. The filmmakers could potentially regain control of the project and shop it to other buyers.
“Magazine Dreams” tells the story of an amateur body builder named Killian Maddox, played by Majors, as he battles personal demons. Majors dedicated 18 months of intense training to physically transform for the role. The film received critical acclaim and won the creative vision jury prize at Sundance.
Prior to Majors’ legal troubles, industry insiders believed that “Magazine Dreams” had the potential for an awards campaign. Unfortunately, his conviction has diminished its chances. Despite this setback, Majors remains optimistic about his future in Hollywood. In a recent television interview, he expressed his belief that he will have the opportunity to work again.
In conclusion, Jonathan Majors’ promising career has taken a significant blow due to his assault and harassment convictions. Marvel Studios and Searchlight Pictures have distanced themselves from him and his film “Magazine Dreams.” While the fate of the movie remains uncertain, Majors is hoping for a chance at redemption in the industry. Only time will tell if he will be able to rebuild his career.