Jonathan Majors won't be playing Dennis Rodman in the upcoming movie '48 Hours in Vegas' anymore. This decision comes after he was convicted of assault and harassment.
The film, which was scheduled to start shooting later this year, is now in a tricky situation. Lionsgate, the studio initially involved, has also backed out. They haven't explained why, but it's likely due to the negative attention from Majors' legal issues.
Majors was found guilty in December of assaulting and harassing his ex-girlfriend. Despite denying the charges, he's appealing the verdict.
His role as Rodman was initially exciting for fans, but the assault conviction has thrown a dark cloud over the project, leading to Majors' departure.
Lionsgate Withdraws, Movie's Future Uncertain
Lionsgate, initially on board for the film, has also stepped back. They haven't given reasons, but it's probably linked to the bad publicity. Now, the fate of '48 Hours in Vegas' is up in the air. Another studio might take over and find a new actor for Rodman, or the film might not happen at all.
Majors' conviction is seriously impacting his career. He's already lost his role as Kang the Conqueror in the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and finding new work might be tough for him in the near future.
