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After Jonathan Majors’ exit, the latest reports suggest that Emmy-winning actor Colman Domingo is being eyed for the role of Kang. Marvel parted ways with Majors after he was found guilty of misdemeanor assault and harassment. Interestingly, Domingo had earlier revealed that he was ready to take up a villain role in Marvel or DC.
Colman Domingo is popularly known for his role as Victor Strand inFear the Walking Dead. He has previously worked withThe Marvelsdirector Nia DaCosta in the filmCandyman, where he starred alongside DC villain actor Yahya Abdul-Mateen II.
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Colman Domingo Is Ready To Play Kang If Offered The Role
According to inside scooperDaniel Richtman, Marvel may considerColman Domingoas a potential replacement forJonathan Majorsas Kang. Domingo won an Outstanding Guest Actor Emmy for his role as a recovering drug addict, Ali, onEuphoria. He also starred as Civil Rights activist Bayard Rustin in the critically acclaimed Netflix filmRustin, earning him a nomination for Best Actor at the upcoming Golden Globes.
With these impressive projects showcasing his acting capabilities, Domingo seems to be a great pick for the Kang role. Interestingly, in an interview with AwardsWatch two years ago, theZolaactor revealed his interest in making his debut in the Marvel or DC universe. When asked if he would accept an invitation from hisCandymandirectorNia DaCostafor a role inThe Marvels, Domingo stated that he would jump right in.
TheMa Rainey’s Black Bottomactor further added that he was even physically fit and ready to join the superhero universes. He also highlighted that he didn’t want to play the good guy but wanted to do some dirty work as a villain. He toldAwardsWatch:
“I’m jumping in. It’s funny. Just the other day, I was looking at something and I thought like that’s wild. I haven’t been a part of any [universe]. I’m part of the Fear the Walking Dead universe, but when it comes to Marvel or DC, I think I’m ready now. I’m worked out, fit… I just want to be the villain. I don’t want to be the good guy. I want to do some really dirty, nasty work.”
His dream partly came true as he voiced Batman opposite Hasan Minhaj’s Riddler in the Spotify scripted podcastThe Riddler: Secrets in the Dark.
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Colman Domingo’s Rumored Casting May Sort Out A Few Issues For The MCU
Colman Domingo, 54, is much older than Jonathan Majors, who is just 34. However, Domingo may be cast as a variant of the characters who appeared inAnt-Man and the Wasp: QuantumaniaandLoki. Interestingly, there are also rumors that Marvel may bring other major villains into play along with Kang.
These rumors were strengthened afterThe Hollywood Reporterreported thatAvengers: The Kang Dynastywas now referred to asAvengers 5. Domingo may still find a significant role inAvengers 5and6if he’s offered the role. Marvel will look to add Doctor Doom to the equation inFantastic Four. Some sources also suggest that the movies will be revamped asSecret Wars Part 1andPart 2, shifting the focus away from Kang.
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As of now, nothing is confirmed, and every bit of information should be taken with a grain of salt.Avengers 5is scheduled for release on July 18, 2025, whileAvengers: Secret Warswill hit theaters on Jun 27, 2025.
Hashim Asraff
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Hashim Asraff is a Senior Entertainment Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,800 articles published on celebrity culture, comic book movies, and major TV franchises. With a background in Sociology and a keen interest in pop culture, Hashim brings a unique lens to breaking news stories, character deep-dives, film rankings, and fan-driven perspectives.His coverage often includes the MCU, DCU, hit network shows, and celebrity profiles, giving readers a rich blend of entertainment and analysis. A longtime fan of crime and investigative series, Hashim has watched thousands of episodes of NCIS, Criminal Minds, Law & Order: SVU, Bones, Blue Bloods, and The RookieA passionate storyteller and wordsmith, Hashim has also worked as a ghostwriter and managed multiple social media handles. He brought his writing expertise to FandomWire to also pursue his lifelong love for cinema and television.
