Actor Jonathan Majors is facing fallout following his arrest on Saturday, March 25th for alleged domestic assault and harassment. Majors has been rising fast in Hollywood. He is best known for his roles in “Lovecraft Country” and “Creed 3”. The arrest occurred in New York City and he was charged with assault, harassment, and strangulation. The actor allegedly had a domestic dispute with a 30-year-old woman in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood. Here’s what we know so far.
The Victim Reported the Assault This Weekend
The victim called 911 from an apartment and alleged the assault. An NYPD spokesperson said, “The victim informed police she was assaulted…The victim sustained minor injuries to her head and neck and was removed to an area hospital in stable condition.” The relationship between Majors and the accuser was described only as “domestic.”
Majors’ lawyer has maintained his client’s innocence and he has been released on his own recognizance and scheduled to appear in court on May 8th.
Majors Has Already Felt Residual Effects
The fallout from the arrest has already begun. The U.S. Army pulled an ad campaign featuring the actor, citing concerns over the allegations. Majors appeared in and narrated the Army’s “Be All You Can Be” recruitment campaign that has been heavily featured during coverage of the NCAA tournament. Laura DeFrancisco, public affairs chief for the Army said, “While Mr. Majors is innocent until proven guilty, prudence dictates that we pull our ads until the investigation into these allegations is complete.”
Embed from Getty ImagesMajors Could Also Lose Marvel Contracts
The arrest could also have wider ramifications for Majors’ career in Hollywood. Majors has several high-profile roles in including “Ant-Man and The Wasp: Quantumania” and the upcoming “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty.” Depending on the outcome of the case, it is possible that he could lose these roles or be recast, as Disney has done in the past with franchise stars and filmmakers for PR reasons.
What’s Next for Majors
Majors’ arrest on charges of domestic assault and harassment has led to fallout from the U.S. Army and could potentially impact his career in Hollywood. While his lawyer maintains his innocence, the outcome of the case remains to be seen. Majors is scheduled to appear in court on May 8th.
