Las Vegas, Nevada – Actor Jonathan Majors will no longer be playing the role of controversial basketball player Dennis Rodman in the upcoming film “48 Hours In Vegas.” Majors lost the role after his recent assault conviction. The film, which will document Rodman’s notorious trip to Las Vegas during the 1998 NBA finals, is now searching for a new lead actor.
Lionsgate, the studio originally involved in the project, has released it back to the producers to find a new partner. The film will be produced by Phil Lord, Chris Miller, and Aditya Sood for Lord Miller, with Ari Lubet, Will Allegra, and Rodman serving as executive producers. The screenplay will be written by Jordan VanDina.
Majors was convicted on two misdemeanor counts of harassment and assault during a domestic dispute with his former partner, Grace Jabbari. Sentencing is scheduled for February 6, and Majors could face up to a year in jail or a lesser punishment like probation.
In addition to losing the role in “48 Hours In Vegas,” Majors has also been dropped from future projects by Marvel Studios in light of his conviction. Majors spoke out about the case during an interview on “Good Morning America,” expressing disbelief at the verdict based on the evidence presented.
These recent developments have left the film industry and fans questioning the consequences and impact of an actor’s personal life on their career. The decision to remove Majors from the film highlights the growing scrutiny faced by celebrities in the wake of misconduct allegations.
Overall, the loss of the lead actor in “48 Hours In Vegas” due to his assault conviction has prompted the film’s production to find a replacement. Majors’ removal from the project underscores the significance of personal actions and their consequences in the entertainment industry.
It remains to be seen who will fill the role of Dennis Rodman in the film, as the search for a new lead actor continues.