In a blockbuster development, sources confirm to Media Take Out that Marvel Studios is in talks with actor Aaron Pierre to step in as a replacement for Jonathan Majors in upcoming films. This news comes after Majors was fired from Marvel Studios following his conviction for abusing his girlfriend in New York City.
While Majors’ role as Kang the Conqueror was originally set to be a major force in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), Marvel has largely written the character out following the legal controversy. However, in order to maintain story cohesion, the studio reportedly needs to film additional scenes to properly dispose of Kang’s character, and this is where Aaron Pierre comes in.
Aaron Pierre Tapped to Step In as Kang for Final Scenes
According to a source close to production, Marvel approached Aaron Pierre and his team about stepping into the role for a limited number of scenes. These sequences are expected to be the final moments of Kang in the MCU, helping transition the storyline away from Majors’ once-prominent villain.
“Marvel needs to make sure everything makes sense story-wise,” an insider told us. “They can’t just pretend Kang never existed, so they’re bringing Aaron Pierre in to shoot a few key scenes before moving the franchise in a different direction.”
This move will allow Marvel Studios to officially close the Kang chapter without completely undoing past films, while also laying the groundwork for the next phase of storytelling in the MCU.
Who Is Aaron Pierre?
For those unfamiliar with Aaron Pierre, he is a rising British actor who has been making waves in Hollywood. Best known for his roles in:
- Barry Jenkins’ The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime)
- M. Night Shyamalan’s Old (2021)
- Marvel’s upcoming Blade reboot, where he is cast in an undisclosed role
Pierre has been gaining critical acclaim for his performances, and his commanding screen presence makes him a strong choice for Marvel—even if only for these final Kang scenes.
What’s Next for Marvel?
With Jonathan Majors out and Aaron Pierre possibly stepping in for these key moments, Marvel is shifting gears.
While Kang was originally set to be the “next Thanos” in the MCU, plans have reportedly changed dramatically following Majors’ legal troubles. Insiders say that Marvel has rewritten its long-term story arcs, with new villains now taking center stage.
Among the potential replacements for Kang’s role as the next big bad in the MCU are:
- Doctor Doom – A long-awaited iconic villain from the Fantastic Four comics
- Galactus – The planet-devouring cosmic force
- The Beyonder – A major player in the Secret Wars storyline
- Magneto – As the X-Men become part of the MCU, he could rise as a major antagonist
Will Aaron Pierre Have a Bigger Role in the MCU?
While Aaron Pierre is currently only in talks for these limited Kang scenes, some fans are wondering if Marvel may expand his role in the franchise.
Since Pierre is already set to appear in Blade, it remains to be seen whether Marvel will lock him into a long-term deal—possibly even as a different character.
One thing is clear: Marvel is moving on from Jonathan Majors, and Aaron Pierre could be the face that helps close the Kang storyline for good.