In a shocking twist for the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), rising British actor Aaron Pierre is reportedly in talks to step in for Jonathan Majors following his high-profile firing from Marvel Studios. According to sources at Media Take Out, Pierre has been approached to film a limited number of key scenes to properly close out Kang the Conqueror’s storyline.
Why Marvel Is Replacing Jonathan Majors with Aaron Pierre
Majors was once set to be the next Thanos-level villain in the MCU, but after being convicted of domestic abuse in New York, Marvel quickly cut ties with him. While the studio has largely moved away from Kang in its future plans, they can’t just erase him from the story completely.
That’s where Aaron Pierre comes in. An insider told reporters, “Marvel needs to make sure everything makes sense story-wise. 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.”
Who Is Aaron Pierre? The New Face of Marvel?
If you’re not familiar with Aaron Pierre, he’s a rising star known for his powerful performances in:
✅ The Underground Railroad (Amazon Prime) – Directed by Barry Jenkins
✅ Old (2021) – M. Night Shyamalan’s psychological thriller
✅ Marvel’s upcoming Blade reboot – Though his role remains a mystery
Pierre’s commanding screen presence and critically acclaimed performances make him a strong choice—even if it’s just to help transition Marvel away from Kang.
Who’s Taking Over as Marvel’s Next Big Bad?
With Jonathan Majors officially out, Marvel is rewriting its long-term villain plans. Possible replacements for the next major antagonist include:
🔥 Doctor Doom – The Fantastic Four’s legendary villain
🌍 Galactus – The cosmic force known for devouring planets
⚡ The Beyonder – A reality-warping powerhouse linked to Secret Wars
🧲 Magneto – A natural fit as the X-Men join the MCU
Will Aaron Pierre Have a Bigger Role in the MCU?
Right now, Pierre is only expected to appear in these final Kang scenes, but some fans are speculating that Marvel could expand his role. Since he’s already cast in Blade, Marvel might decide to lock him into a long-term deal—possibly even as a different character in the future.
One thing is certain: Marvel is closing the Kang chapter for good, and Aaron Pierre may be the face that helps them do it.
