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Jonathan Majors was on his way to arguably becoming the next big thing in Hollywood after he bagged several major roles. From Creed III’s Damian Anderson to the Marvel franchise’s Kang the Conqueror, Majors has exhibited his acting range. He was also set to portray eccentric Chicago Bulls legend Dennis Rodman in the upcoming biopic. However, recent developments now suggest that the 33-year-old actor might have lost the Rodman-inspired project and several more.

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As the name suggests, Lionsgate’s “48 hours in Vegas” will show the events that took place during the 1998 NBA Finals. Rodman’s infamous mid-season trip to Vegas came into light when the 10-part docuseries “The Last Dance” was released.

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Jonathan Majors loses the chance to play Dennis Rodman

Since the movie was first announced, Jonathan Majors remained the likeliest actor to fill Dennis Rodman’s shoes. After months of speculations, ESPN reported that Majors have been locked down for the titular role. At the time, Majors was already under the spotlight for his new releases – “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” and “Creed III”.

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In late March, Majors was charged with multiple assaults and harassment filed by an unnamed woman. She accused the NAACP Award recipient of implementing bodily harm by striking her in the face. The legal charges have thrown Majors’ career in jeopardy as reports of his exclusion from the biopic began making rounds.

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Sources of Giant Freaking Robot revealed that Lionsgate has ‘quietly removed’ Majors from the Rodman movie. As of now, there are no further reports as to who the makers might cast as the protagonist.

Majors’ future in Marvel remains uncertain

Apart from Creed III, Majors also made his big Marvel debut with the latest Ant-Man installment that was released in February 2023. His character ‘Kang’ will be shown as the main antagonist of the Multiverse Saga.

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Given the incredible lineup of movies and series, Majors had a promising future in Marvel until he landed on the legal issue. This has raised many questions regarding Majors’ involvement in the upcoming Marvel movies.

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Siyari Debbarma

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Siyari Debbarma is a senior NBA writer at EssentiallySports. With over 700 articles under her belt, Siyari is an expert in providing in-depth analysis and coverage of the game. Her throwback article on Dennis Rodman's plea for help garnered more than 3.5 million page views, a testament to her skill as a writer and journalist. Siyari's expertise also extends to game coverage and lifestyle reporting on NBA players and their families. She brings a unique perspective to her articles, providing readers with a behind-the-scenes look at the personal lives of their favorite players. Her passion for basketball began when she started hooping in her senior year of school, and she has been a devoted fan of the game ever since. Although Siyari admires players irrespective of their teams, the Golden State Warriors hold a special place in her heart. She is a huge fan of iconic names such as Stephen Curry, LeBron James, and Michael Jordan, but her personal preferences have never swayed her from delivering detailed and impartial content to her readers. When she's not covering the latest NBA stories, Siyari indulges in her love of reading, with a particular fondness for books on history and culture. She also spends time with her adorable cats and dogs, who keep her company when she's away from the court.

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