Jonathan Majors Injured in On-Set Fall Amid Crew Safety Strike
Footage has emerged showing actor Jonathan Majors and a fellow performer falling through a window on the set of his upcoming film, an incident that has reportedly led to crew members walking out over safety concerns. The as-yet-untitled action movie is being produced by The Daily Wire, the right-wing media organisation co-founded by conservative commentator Ben Shapiro.
Details of the On-Set Accident
In video obtained by Deadline, Majors and actor JC Kilcoyne are seen jumping backwards into an unsupported window, which then gives way. Reports indicate the two men fell approximately six feet to the ground, with Kilcoyne requiring stitches to his hands. In the clip, a voice believed to be Majors is heard asking if the production was rolling and suggesting they keep the footage, stating: “Did we shoot it? Use it.”
Crew Walkout and Union Strike Action
The incident is said to be a key factor in the union International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) calling a strike against the production at the end of last month. The union cited safety concerns and other labour issues, advising members not to cross picket lines. “The producers are actively looking for replacement crew,” IATSE posted on social media.
Producer Dallas Sonnier of Bonfire Legend, which is co-producing the film with The Daily Wire, responded critically to the walkout in a statement to Variety: “The actors’ fall was shorter than the failed movie careers of the now-union reps.” Despite the strike, filming is reportedly continuing.
Jonathan Majors’ Career Context
This film marks Majors’ first on-screen role since his 2023 conviction for assaulting his ex-girlfriend Grace Jabbari. The 36-year-old actor, previously known for roles in Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania and Creed III, was found guilty of two counts of misdemeanour assault and harassment. He avoided jail time but was sentenced to a year-long domestic abuse prevention programme in April 2024.
Majors was subsequently dropped by Marvel Studios, where he had been expected to reprise his role as Kang the Conqueror in Avengers: The Kang Dynasty. That project has since been effectively cancelled and replaced by Avengers: Doomsday.
Ongoing Production and Safety Debates
The controversy highlights broader issues of workplace safety in the film industry, with union actions underscoring the tensions between production demands and crew welfare. As the strike continues, the situation remains fluid, with potential implications for future labour relations on similar projects.
