Jonathan Majors Collaborates with Conservative Pundit Ben Shapiro for Cinematic Return
Embattled actor Jonathan Majors is set to make his Hollywood comeback in an untitled new movie, produced by right-wing commentator Ben Shapiro through his media company, The Daily Wire. This project marks the 36-year-old Marvel star's first on-screen appearance since his 2023 conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari.
Production Details and Conservative Backing
Written and directed by Kyle Rankin, the film has commenced production in South Carolina with Shapiro, 42, co-producing alongside Dallas Sonnier for his Bonfire Legend production company. Additional producers include Travis Mills, Lillian Campbell, and Sydney Aucreman, as reported by Deadline. Shapiro enthusiastically announced the collaboration on social media, stating: "You're not going to BELIEVE what we're doing."
Plot Comparisons and Career Interruption
While specific plot details and cast members remain confidential, industry sources indicate the film draws inspiration from action classics Red Dawn and Toy Soldiers, both featuring narratives about groups uniting against invading forces. Majors' acting career was abruptly halted just as it reached new heights following roles in Ant-Man 3 and Creed III.
His arrest in 2023 led to charges of misdemeanor assault and harassment after an altercation with Jabbari. Later that year, a trial resulted in convictions on two counts of misdemeanor assault and harassment, though he was acquitted of more serious charges including third-degree assault and aggravated harassment.
Legal Consequences and Marvel Departure
The actor avoided incarceration but received a sentence requiring completion of a year-long domestic abuse prevention program in April 2024. This legal outcome directly impacted his professional trajectory, as Marvel Studios subsequently dropped Majors from his anticipated role as Kang the Conqueror in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. The studio effectively canceled that project, replacing it with Avengers: Doomsday.
Reflecting on this professional setback, Majors told Variety: "I just want to clear the record, yeah it sucks. It sucks, right? Like boom, you get the verdict, then boom [you're dropped], but Marvel's not mishandling anything by it coming through the grapevine." He expressed continued admiration for Marvel executive Kevin Feige, stating he wrote him a letter because he "always appreciated him" and still loves the Kang character.
Personal Life Developments
Nearly one year after his conviction, Majors married actress Meagan Good, describing their union as potentially "the happiest day of my life" during a 2025 television appearance. He emotionally recounted: "I love that woman so much. We fell in love. We finally got to do it, but it was always the plan."
This production represents a significant professional pivot for Majors, aligning with conservative media figures while navigating the complex aftermath of his legal troubles and seeking to rebuild his acting career outside the Marvel Cinematic Universe framework that previously defined his public profile.
