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Central to the MCU's current turmoil is the fate of Jonathan Major, who was cast as the next big villain—Kang the Conqueror—in the upcoming Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. Originally lauded as a chart-topping villain, Major's legal troubles and controversial behavior have cast a long shadow over his role. After being found guilty of reckless assault and harassment following a domestic incident, Marvel is faced with the dilemma of what to do with their casting.