Loki executive producer Kevin Wright has revealed that Jonathan Majors's arrest earlier this year didn't affect season 2 of the show.
The actor, who plays Kang in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (having debuted as He Who Remains in Loki season 1), was arrested and charged with assault and aggravated harassment earlier this year after an alleged incident with a former partner in March.
Majors still features prominently in Loki's upcoming season, having filmed his scenes last year prior to the arrest, and Wright has revealed that his legal issues have not resulted in any changes in post-production.
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"This is maybe – not maybe – this is the first Marvel series to never have any additional photography," he told Variety.
"The story that is on screen is the story we set out to make. We went out there with a very specific idea of what we wanted this to be, and we found a way to tell it in that production period. It’s very much what’s on screen on Disney+."
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Wright went on to confirm that there were no discussions about making changes given the uncertainty around Majors.
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"And that mainly came from – I know as much as you do at the moment," he added. "It felt hasty to do anything without knowing how all of this plays out."
Following the initial arrest and charges, Majors was accused of further abuse in an article by Rolling Stone. The actor has maintained his innocence, with his lawyers saying they are "confident that he will be fully exonerated".
Loki season 2 is set to premiere later this week, and will see Tom Hiddleston return as the titular God of Mischief, alongside Owen Wilson as Mobius, Sophia Di Martino as Sylvie, and Wunmi Mosaku as Hunter B-15.
Loki season 1 is streaming on Disney+. Season 2 will premiere on October 6.
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