After being convicted of assault and harassment last year, former MCU star Jonathan Majors was officially sentenced to one year of starring in DC Extended Universe films today.
As part of his sentence, the actor will be expected to act in numerous projects featuring characters from the DC universe for the span of at least a year, as well as studio-mandated reshoots, promotional videos, and inevitable tax write-offs.
“Justice has been served,” Veronica Knight, district attorney, said on courthouse steps. “Mr. Majors will be away from society, thinking about the pain he caused while forced to shoot in the less successful superhero movies.”
Ex-Marvel director James Gunn said he was excited for the court-ordered addition to his team.
“I’ve got a plan for the DCU, and Mr. Majors fits right in,” Gunn said in a statement. “Maybe we’ll have him play Starro the Conqueror or Polka-Dot Man’s long-lost cousin.”
“I’d love to see him team up with Ezra Miller if possible,” said one fan who came to support Majors at the sentencing. “Innocent until proven guilty – and then thereafter as well – in my book.”
Dan Francis, the court-appointed film producer tasked with overseeing Majors’ sentence in the DCEU, spoke to reporters outside the courthouse. “I will ensure he serves every minute of his sentence,” Francis said. “He’ll be playing a wide range of characters, from obscure villains to forgotten sidekicks. We’re even considering him for the role of Bat-Mite, just to really drive home the punishment.”
Majors has declined any comment on his future career plans. Representations from Marvel say they’ve severely altered their future MCU projects in light of the actor’s sentence.
“We’re scrambling to find a replacement for Majors in our upcoming projects,” Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige admitted. “Although honestly I think as long as we shoot it right we can put pretty much anyone in a superhero outfit and we’ll get one of those weird public applause breaks at movie theaters across the country.”
At press time Judge Maxwell Thompson, who presided over the case, had one final comment as he left the courthouse. “I hope this sentence sends a clear message to Hollywood,” Thompson said. “If you commit a crime, the long arm of the law will find you and make you do a cameo in Shazam: Fury of The Gods.”
