Jonathan Majors lands his FIRST major film role since domestic assault conviction - with actor to star in 'supernatural revenge thriller' Merciless
Jonathan Majors has landed his first major role in the supernatural revenge thriller titled, Merciless, following his domestic violence conviction.
The Devotion actor, 34 - who made his first red carpet appearance with girlfriend Meagan Good since receiving his sentence - is taking on the leading role of a CIA interrogator in the upcoming independent film, per Deadline.
Despite the star's legal troubles, big names are already attached to the project, including director Martin Villeneuve.
He is the younger brother of fellow filmmaker, Denis Villeneuve, who is known for working on films such as Dune: Part Two, Arrival and also Blade Runner 2049.
Christopher Tuffin is also producing the thriller - and is known for producing other movies such as the box office hit, Sound Of Freedom (2023).
Jonathan Majors, 34, has landed his first major role in the supernatural revenge thriller titled, Merciless, following his domestic violence conviction; seen earlier this month in NYC
The premise of Merciless follows Jonathan's character, who 'after the woman he loves is overtaken by a malevolent force, is forced to go even darker to defeat it.'
According to Martin, the movie - which is based on an original screenplay penned by Frank Hannah - 'intertwines themes of possession, revenge and personal justice within a haunting narrative,' according to Deadline.
He further added, 'It explores the psychological descent of John, played by Majors, and the supernatural forces challenging his sanity.'
Additional details about Merciless are slated to be unveiled by Tuffin later this year in September during the Toronto International Film Festival.
In regards to the casting of Majors, Tuffin expressed that he, 'refuses to let the court of public opinion and selective prosecution undermine great art and artists.'
He stated, 'In graduate school, I had the good fortune to study screenwriting under Blacklist scribe Millard Lampell and learned from him the dangers of letting politics undermine due process and deprive artists of their careers.'
'I consider it an honor and a privilege to be working with Jonathan who is such a great talent now that this matter has been adjudicated.'
Production for Merciless is currently scheduled to commence later this fall in Saskatchewan - a province located in Canada.
In April of this year, Majors was sentenced to 52 weeks of a domestic violence intervention program and probation; seen in April with girlfriend Meagan Good in NYC
The Devotion actor is taking on the leading role of a CIA interrogator in the upcoming independent film, per Deadline; seen in March in L.A.
Back in March 2023, Jonathan was arrested in March 2023 for physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in New York City.
He was found guilty in December 2023 of one count of reckless assault in the third degree along with a charge of harassment.
In April of this year, Majors was sentenced to 52 weeks of a domestic violence intervention program and probation.
The Yale Drama School graduate after his arrest was dropped as a client by both his management company Entertainment 360 and the public relations firm The Lede Company.
Marvel Studios also dropped him after Majors portrayed Kang the Conqueror in both film and television.
Jabbari was present during the sentencing hearing and got visibly emotional as she tore into her ex-boyfriend.
'He is not sorry, he has not accepted responsibility and he will do this again,' she said. 'He will hurt other women. This is a man who believes he is above the law.'
Majors has been dating Meagan Good since May 2023 and she supported him by attending his sentencing hearing.
Back in March 2023, Jonathan was arrested in March 2023 for physically assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari in New York City; Jabbari seen above in December 2023 in NYC
Majors has been dating Meagan Good since May 2023 and she supported him by attending his sentencing hearing; seen earlier this month in L.A.
Jabbari was granted a full restraining order on April 27, 2023, barring Majors from contacting her.
Majors after the incident went to police with his own allegations against the choreographer, claiming she had been the aggressor, but no charges were filed against her.
Earlier this year in March, his ex Jabbari also sued Jonathan for both injuring and defaming her. Soon after, Majors shared his response to TMZ while at the gym amidst training for 'work' related to an acting role.
He expressed that he was 'not surprised' by the new lawsuit and added, 'I knew it was coming from the beginning, really.'
When questioned to give more insight, the Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania star explained that he, 'cant say much else about it - that's the law.'
During an interview with ABC in January, Majors revealed that he was 'shocked' by his guilty verdict. 'I have never hit a woman. I have never struck a woman.'
He added that both he and his attorneys believe it is unjust that he was prosecuted 'as a black man' while his ex, who is white, was not - despite her chasing him down a street and also being arrested.
'I was absolutely shocked and afraid. I am standing there... I say "how is that possible? Based off the evidence, based off the prosecution's evidence, how is that possible?'"
In regards to how Jabbari got the injuries that had been presented to the jury during the trial, the actor said, 'I wish to God I knew.'
Earlier this year in March, his ex Jabbari also sued Jonathan for both injuring and defaming her. Soon after, Majors shared his response to TMZ while at the gym amidst training for 'work' related to an acting role; seen in December 2023 in NYC
During an interview with ABC in January, Majors revealed that he was 'shocked' by his guilty verdict. 'I have never hit a woman. I have never struck a woman'; seen in February 2023 in Pasadena
'That would give me some clarity, some type of peace about it,' Jonathan continued, adding that there's 'no question' that he didn't cause the injuries.
Last year on December 18, the jury found the actor guilty of a misdemeanor assault upon hearing of an altercation that took place between the star and Jabbari in March 2023 in the back of an SUV.
She had claimed he hit her and also injured her finger - and her lawyers provided photos of her injuries. Surveillance footage also captured Majors shoving Jabbari into the vehicle and later, she was seen chasing him down a street.
'If you watch those videos and you reverse that, and you saw a Black man chasing a young white girl down the street, screaming and crying, that man is gonna be shot and killed in the streets of New York City. That Black man will feel that.'
