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Jonathan Majors fell through a 6-foot window on a Daily Wire film set in late March, sparking an immediate crew walkoff. The shocking accident, caught on video, triggered IATSE calls for a strike over safety concerns. Majors remains silent as the production descends into chaos amid labor turmoil and dangerous conditions.
🔥 Quick Facts
- The Fall: Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell six feet through unsecured tempered glass on the South Carolina set
- Injury Report: Kilcoyne required stitches on his hands; Majors’ status remains unclear
- Strike Date: IATSE called the strike on March 26 after crew members signed union cards
- Safety Issues: Black mold, props falling on crew, missing safety meetings all contributed to walkoff
The Shocking Fall That Changed Everything
On a late March day in South Carolina, Jonathan Majors and actor JC Kilcoyne experienced an unplanned plunge that would upend an entire production. The two actors fell approximately six feet after crashing through an unsecured sheet of tempered glass while filming what was supposed to be a stunt. Video footage obtained by Deadline captured the moment both actors went out the window, with crew members immediately rushing to check on them.
The glass panel had been recently replaced in preparation for a different scene involving a stunt actor. Apparently, no one informed the lead actors that the window had been swapped with the breakaway glass. JC Kilcoyne suffered cuts requiring stitches all over his hands, sources tell Deadline. Kilcoyne’s representatives issued a statement saying he “is doing well” and “did not feel unsafe” on set, though his quick recovery claim raises eyebrows given the severity of his injuries.
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Crew Walkout and Union Demands Begin
What might have been dismissed as a freak accident became the final straw for crew members already drowning in safety concerns. More than 60 percent of crew signed IATSE union cards calling for collective bargaining. The union launched its strike effort on March 26, just over a week after the window incident. Producers initially resisted calls for healthcare coverage in the union’s health and pension funds, but the accident escalated demands into full safety protocol overhauls.
According to sources speaking with Deadline, crew members reported a five-week pattern of dangerous conditions leading up to the fall. Workers documented props falling on crew members, poor communication about complex stunts, and a complete absence of standard safety meetings with writer-director Kyle Rankin. One experienced crew member told Deadline they witnessed “no normal production activities” on set, with no visible unit production manager or even a crew list.
What Crew Members Say About Set Dangers
| Concern Type | Details From Sources |
| Black Mold | Building infested with mold; location eventually changed after crew complaints |
| Asbestos Risks | Contractor warned building likely contained asbestos but warnings were ignored |
| Prop Hazards | Rigged tree branch hit set medic; multiple prop incidents unreported |
| Explosives Concern | Special effects supervisor Chris Bailey has prior conviction for illegal explosives possession |
Crew members also raised concerns about special effects supervisor Chris Bailey, who pled guilty in 2021 to illegal possession of explosives on a movie set. The Department of Justice prohibited him from handling explosive materials due to his criminal conviction. Bailey dismissed the incident as a “paperwork infraction,” claiming “no pyro was mishandled.” Yet his presence on the set troubled workers familiar with his record.
Producer’s Defiant Stance Escalates Tensions
“The entire industry is in freefall due to strikes, and now that their members are out of work, they’re trying to sabotage the few people who are still producing. We don’t negotiate with communists.”
— Dallas Sonnier, Bonfire Legend founder
Dallas Sonnier, founder of Bonfire Legend, the production company behind the film, has drawn widespread criticism for his inflammatory responses. In an earlier statement, he claimed his team was “too busy being bad asses, blowing shit up, flying helicopters, and killing movie terrorists” to address safety complaints. When pressed by Deadline about the union’s strike legitimacy, Sonnier doubled down by declaring his company “doesn’t negotiate with communists.”
Producers have not formally denied any of the crew’s safety allegations. The production continues operating under a SAG-AFTRA contract for actors, making it common for below-the-line unions to demand equivalent protections. IATSE has officially communicated with the production about the strike, which typically signals serious, recognized labor action. The company is actively seeking replacement crew to cross union picket lines while striking workers stand firm.
Where Is the Film Headed and What About Jonathan Majors?
The untitled action film, titled “Run Hide Fight Infidels” according to Deadline reports, functions as an “anthology sequel” to Kyle Rankin’s 2020 thriller of the same name. The project aims to capture 1980s and 1990s action film vibes with storylines involving teenage boys battling invading enemies, reminiscent of classics like Red Dawn and Toy Soldiers. Whether this production survives the current crisis remains uncertain.
Jonathan Majors has not publicly commented on the incident, the strike, or his injury status. His representatives have not returned requests for comment, maintaining complete silence. JC Kilcoyne‘s camp released the only actor statement, emphasizing his positive experience despite the accident. As the picket lines remain active and production limps forward with replacement crew, Majors’ Daily Wire comeback appears increasingly precarious amid one of the year’s most chaotic film set disasters.
Sources
- Deadline – Exclusive reporting on safety concerns and producer statements at Daily Wire film set
- AV Club – Coverage of window incident, crew strike, and IATSE labor action
- The Hollywood Reporter – Additional reporting on Jonathan Majors’ window fall incident
