Tenoch Huerta confirmed for 'Avengers: Doomsday' amid fan backlash, sparks renewed debate over Marvel’s casting policies

Tenoch Huerta’s Doomsday casting draws comparisons to Jonathan Majors’ MCU exit, sparking debate among Marvel fans.
Pop Culture & Art | March 27, 2025

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Tenoch Huerta’s confirmed return as Namor in Avengers: Doomsday has reignited discussions about Marvel Studios’ handling of actor controversies. The casting announcement came via a live stream on Marvel’s YouTube channel on March 26, 2025, which gradually unveiled the film’s expanding ensemble.

Huerta, who debuted as Namor in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever in 2022, was included alongside Chris Hemsworth, Vanessa Kirby, Anthony Mackie, Sebastian Stan, Letitia Wright, Paul Rudd, Wyatt Russell, Simu Liu, Florence Pugh, and Ebon Moss-Bachrach.

However, some fans have expressed concern over Huerta’s inclusion.

In 2023, he was accused of sexual assault by musician Maria Elena Ríos, an allegation Huerta denied in a statement to The Los Angeles Times. Since then, no additional accusations or legal actions have followed. His reappearance in the MCU has sparked comparisons to Jonathan Majors, who was removed from his role as Kang after being found guilty of second-degree harassment and assault.

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