A new action film starring has come under scrutiny following an on-set accident and an ongoing crew strike, adding fresh pressure to a production already facing public attention.
Jonathan Majors’ film under scrutiny after on-set accident and strike
The project, backed by The Daily Wire and producer Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend banner, is now being questioned over safety practices after footage of the incident surfaced online. The clip, obtained by Deadline, shows Majors and his co-star JC Kilcoyne rehearsing or filming a scene that goes wrong.
In the video, the two actors can be seen stumbling backwards into a glass window. The pane shatters unexpectedly, and both fall through it, disappearing from view. Moments later, crew members rush in to check on their condition. Voices off-camera confirm that the actors are “good”. A voice believed to be Majors can then be heard asking, “Did we shoot it?” followed by, “Use it.”
According to reports, the accident occurred after the had been replaced with an unsecured sheet of tempered glass. The glass was reportedly intended to be broken during a later stunt that did not involve actors. Instead, the unexpected fall caused both performers, along with the glass, to drop roughly six feet to the ground.
When Deadline reached out for comment about unsafe conditions on the set, the producers said they “don’t negotiate with communists.”
Sources familiar with the production indicated that Kilcoyne sustained injuries to his hands and required . Despite this, representatives for the actor told Variety that he is “doing well and was taken care of immediately by production.” They added that Kilcoyne has since completed filming and “did not feel unsafe on set and continued to have a positive experience working on the project.”
There has been no public comment from Majors’ representatives regarding the incident.
While it remains unclear whether the accident will lead to formal or changes in production practices, the combination of an on-set injury and labour unrest has placed the film under heightened .
For Majors, who has been navigating a complex public and professional landscape, the episode adds another layer of challenge as the project moves forward.
