Jonathan Majors was set to play Dennis Rodman in the film "48 Hours in Vegas," which focuses on Rodman's infamous Las Vegas trip during the 1998 NBA finals
Majors' removal from the project follows his conviction for assault and harassment of his former girlfriend, Grace Jabbari
Despite the verdict, Majors has consistently maintained his innocence in the matter
Originally set up at Lionsgate, the studio has released the film back to its producers following the controversy surrounding Majors
Prior to these events, Majors was rising in prominence with roles in significant projects and was even cast as a major villain in the Marvel Cinematic Universe
The film's producers, Phil Lord and Chris Miller, are now looking for new partners to produce the film
The movie, "48 Hours in Vegas," was to portray Rodman's eventful and well-known Las Vegas trip during a critical playoff series in his basketball career
Apart from the Rodman movie, Majors has also faced setbacks in other projects following his legal issues
The character of Dennis Rodman, known for his flamboyant style and strong basketball skills, presented a unique role for any actor
Despite Majors' departure, the project is still moving forward and is currently being shopped around for new production partners