Jonathan Majors Reacts To Robert Downey Jr In Avengers 5: Wants To Keep Playing Kang

Jonathan Majors was supposed to star as Kang in Avengers 5, but this past weekend’s Comic-Con saw the big announcement that Robert Downey Jr. has returned to the MCU as Doctor Doom in Avengers: Doomsday.

Various reports have said Majors was on his way out as Kang in Avengers 5 due to the big failure of Quantumania, while other reports have said Majors’ departure was due to his legal troubles.

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TMZ recently caught up with Jonathan Majors and asked how he felt about Robert Downey Jr. replacing him in Avengers 5 (watch below).

“Yeah, heartbroken,” said the actor. “Of course. I love Kang.”

Majors added, “Doctor Doom is wicked though.”

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Jonathan Majors Reacts To Robert Downey Jr In Avengers 5: Wants To Keep Playing Kang

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