Jonathan Majors Faces Chaos on Set of Untitled Action Film
Jonathan Majors, once one of Hollywood’s fastest-rising stars and previously known for roles in The Harder They Fall, Ant-Man & the Wasp: Quantumania, and Creed III, finds himself at the center of yet another industry firestorm. Just after stepping into the limelight with Magazine Dreams, the actor’s next project has been abruptly thrown into turmoil amid crew walkouts, safety lapses, and a dramatic on-set accident.
A Stunt Gone Wrong
The set of Majors’ untitled action film, produced by The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend, turned hazardous when both Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell through a window during a gunfire scene. While Majors walked away unharmed, Kilcoyne reportedly needed stitches across his hands, making it clear that what could have been a routine action sequence spiraled due to questionable safety protocols. According to insiders, the window was made with untempered glass placed loosely to be shattered later in a controlled stunt—clearly, the planning didn’t match industry norms.
Crew Members Strike Over Safety Concerns
This incident was just the tipping point. The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE), representing the majority of crew in film and TV, called for a strike. Their concerns? A pattern of poorly managed hazards, including failing props and even a rigged tree branch that injured the set’s medic. Reports allege that no standard safety meetings occurred before intense stunts or when using prop firearms, an anomaly that set experienced professionals on edge.
Even basics like a comprehensive crew list and on-set management were neglected—so much so that crew members started circulating their own “black market” list just to keep track of colleagues. It’s a far cry from the benchmarks expected on high-profile productions.
Production in Disarray
Additional problems surfaced when the team resisted filming at a location tainted by black mold and potential asbestos exposure. The pushback forced a venue change, highlighting yet another example of disregard for health and safety standards. One worker described the production leadership as, bluntly, negligent to the long-term wellbeing of their team.
On top of that, the special effects supervisor, Chris Bailey, has a history that further worries the crew, having previously pleaded guilty to illegal possession of explosives. With over 60% of the film’s crew signing a petition for union negotiation and the majority now unavailable due to the strike, producers have announced plans to replace striking workers.
A Glimpse Into the Dark Side of Action Filmmaking
While above-the-line talent is protected under a SAG-AFTRA deal, and production pushes on, the fractures behind the scenes reveal an ugly underbelly around workplace safety in independent cinema. Producer Dallas Sonnier, in a series of pointed and controversial public statements, dismissed the strike and lashed out at his critics, further fanning flames of discontent on set.
This untitled action film, described as reminiscent of Red Dawn and Toy Soldiers, remains in production limbo. With no official release date and ongoing crew unrest, the project underscores how, even at the highest levels of Hollywood, chaos can upend even the best-laid plans, sometimes with real danger to the people who bring the spectacle to life.
