Jonathan Majors explores rage and celebrity worship in film

Actor Jonathan Majors discussed his upcoming film, "Magazine Dreams," in a recent interview. The film is a bodybuilding drama directed by Elijah Bynum, set for release in theaters on March 21, 2025. Majors plays Killian Maddox, a man obsessed with becoming a famous bodybuilder. Killian's journey is marked by intense rage and a deep longing for connection. He idolizes a top bodybuilder, Brad Vanderhorn, whose celebrity status influences him greatly. Majors noted that Killian struggles to appreciate his own grandfather, a respected war hero, because he sees Vanderhorn as a higher figure to aspire to. Majors talked about the emotional and physical challenges of portraying Killian’s aggression in key scenes. One intense moment includes Killian destroying a paint shop, requiring careful planning and limited takes due to the nature of the scene. Majors reflected that while acting out that rage felt cathartic, Killian soon realizes the destructiveness of his actions. "Magazine Dreams" highlights issues of celebrity culture and the search for identity through an intense personal struggle. Majors’s performance aims to depict both the ambition and the inner turmoil of his character. The film explores what a person might sacrifice in their pursuit of recognition.