- Fans suggest Denzel Washington as a potential recast for Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe due to his acting talent and the desire to see him in a Marvel movie.
- There are currently no plans to replace Jonathan Majors as Kang, but the outcome of his domestic abuse trial may impact his future in the franchise.
- If a decision is made to recast Kang, now would be the appropriate time to do so, but Washington’s involvement seems unlikely given the current state of the franchise.
With the introduction of the multiverse and Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, fans are anticipating new saga in the franchise. However, things are not going as smoothly as planned for Kevin Feige and his team, with box office results falling short of expectations, criticism surrounding Disney+ shows, and their Kang star, Jonathan Majors, being the subject of a high profile domestic abuse trial. As a result, fans are creating their own casting ideas for a possible recast of Kang, and a fan art piece has emerged to show what Denzel Washington might look like in the role.
Denzel Washington is a renowned actor who has never appeared in a Marvel movie, sparking interest among fans who would like to see him take on the role of Kang. An Instagram user shared an image depicting what Washington could look like if he were to join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Kang the Conqueror.
There are no known plans to replace Majors in the franchise at this time. Marvel Studios’ schedule for the next year suggests a pause in output, with only Deadpool 3 set for release in 2024. Jonathan Majors is currently on trial for an alleged assault on his former girlfriend, and the result of this trial may ultimately decide his fate within the MCU. Until the trial outcome is determined, the door remains open for other actors to be considered for the role of Kang.
Rumors have circulated about potential changes to the multiverse storyline in the MCU, but nothing has been officially confirmed regarding Kang’s future as the main antagonist. Some reports suggested that Marvel Studios might replace Kang with another iconic villain, Doctor Doom, but this idea has been both confirmed and debunked numerous times. With Kang being central to the multiverse, it seems unlikely that the saga could continue without him as the primary villain.
If a decision is made to replace Kang, now would be the ideal time to do so. The second season of Loki concluded with the Time Variance Authority monitoring Kang threats across the multiverse, and aside from a post-credits scene in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, there are no other current references to the character. Denzel Washington’s acting prowess would undoubtedly bring a new level of depth to the role of Kang; however, it is unclear whether he would be interested in joining the franchise in its current state.
As of now, Jonathan Majors remains Kang, and Kang continues to be the multiverse saga’s “Thanos level” antagonist. The future of Kang in the MCU will be known soon.