Jonathan Majors’ “Dream Magazine” won’t be hitting the big screen anytime soon, as movie giant Searchlight Pictures has returned the rights to the film to its makers.
It comes after Majors was dropped from the cast of “48 Hours in Vegas,” a film in which he was to play former NBA star Dennis Rodman.
The actor’s contract with Marvel was also terminated amid another career loss following a conviction on assault and harassment charges.
Jonathan Majors’ ‘Magazine Dreams’ Rights Retuned To Filmmaker
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Bodybuilding drama Majors, helmed by Elijah Bynum, has been dropped by Searchlight Pictures, the specialty arm of Disney Studios, according to reports.
Titled “Dream Magazine,” Searchlight bought the rights to the film in February 2023 for a reported seven-figure sum, a month after it won rave reviews at the Sundance Film Festival.
Critics hailed it as “a well-rounded performance for the ages”, creating anticipation for its theatrical release in December of the previous year. This release is said to be a refined cut from the one that premiered at Sundance.
However, Searchlight officially removed it from its release calendar in October, ahead of Majors’ assault and harassment trial related to an incident involving his former partner, Grace Jabbari. But with the trial ending with Majors guilty on two of the four charges, they have returned the rights to the filmmakers, according to a source familiar with the situation, per Hollywood Reporter.
Is Jonathan Majors’ ‘Dream Magazine’ Getting Its Big Screen Debut?
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Meanwhile, the potential for the film’s big screen debut is uncertain, as the “Dream Magazine” team is now tasked with finding another buyer for the rights. Because of the negative appeal surrounding the Majors, finding someone willing to bet on the film may be more challenging. If one isn’t found, it’s safe to say that Majors’ hard work in embodying the character of Killian Maddox will be for naught.
According to reports, Majors trained for 18 months to physically transform himself for the role before the film was shot over 24 days around Los Angeles. At its debut at Sundance, it was not only praised by the audience but also won the Creative Vision Jury Prize, considered the ultimate honor by film critics.
Sources also think that the film will be considered in the awards conversation in the long run.
“It would be 100 percent in the awards conversation” if it weren’t for Majors’ legal troubles, a source shared per Hollywood Reporter.
The Actor Has Suffered Many Career Losses After Conviction
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The lead film dropped by Searchlight was just one of many career losses the actor suffered following his guilty plea in his assault and harassment trial.
A few days ago, he was reportedly removed from the cast of “48 Hours in Vegas,” a film produced by comedy duo Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, known for their work in “LEGO Movie” and “21 Jump Street.”
The actor was also dropped from his role as Kang the Conqueror in the MCU, which is expected to reprise in the MCU’s next phase projects, “Avengers: The Kang Dynasty” and “Avengers: Secret Wars.”
A film adaptation of Walter Mosley’s 2004 novel “The Man in My Basement” will no longer star him. Additionally, negotiations for his role in a biopic about the late musician Otis Redding have fallen through amid other losses.
What Jonathan Majors Was Forced to Say About His Conviction
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Majors recently broke her silence on her conviction during an interview with ABC’s “GMA” before her sentencing on February 6.
He told his interviewer that he was “shocked” and scared by the jury’s verdict, because he felt there was enough evidence to prove it.
“I stood there, and the decision came down. I said, ‘How is that possible based on the evidence, based on the prosecution’s evidence, let alone our evidence? How is that possible?’” Majors said at the time.
The actor also revealed that he did not know how his ex Jabbari got the injuries on his body, which was used as evidence during the trial.
“I hope to God I know. That would give me clarity, that would give me some peace about it,” the former Marvel star said, adding that he never hit her during their two-year relationship.
Major will be sentenced on February 6. The actor could face up to one year in prison.
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