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Safety Concerns Spark Crew Strike on Jonathan Majors' Film Set
4/4/2026, 1:45:19 AM
Incident Triggers Labor Action
A labor strike involving crew members on the set of Jonathan Majors' upcoming film, _Run Hide Fight Infidels_, was initiated on March 26, 2026, by the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE). The strike was prompted by escalating safety concerns, culminating in an incident where Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne fell through a window during filming. The window had been replaced with unsecured tempered glass intended for a stunt, leading to injuries for Kilcoyne, who required stitches. Crew members reported that this incident was indicative of broader safety issues on set, including props falling and inadequate safety protocols.
Safety Protocol Violations
Crew members expressed serious concerns regarding the lack of safety measures during production. Reports indicated that there were no pre-stunt meetings with department heads or the director, Kyle Rankin, and that the production had been using airsoft guns without proper oversight. A crew member with extensive experience noted a lack of standard production practices, such as the absence of a unit production manager. Additionally, crew members discovered a location infested with black mold, which producers initially intended to use despite warnings about potential asbestos contamination.
Concerns were also raised about special effects supervisor Chris Bailey, who had a prior conviction related to illegal possession of explosives. Bailey downplayed the incident, referring to it as a "paperwork infraction" and claimed that no pyrotechnics were mishandled.
Union Response and Producer Statements
By the time the strike was called, over 60% of the crew had signed union cards seeking a collective bargaining agreement with IATSE. However, producers, including Dallas Sonnier, have publicly rejected negotiations, labeling the strike as illegitimate. Sonnier stated, “We don’t negotiate with communists,” and dismissed the crew's concerns as attempts to sabotage production.
Despite the ongoing strike, production appears to be continuing in some capacity, with reports of efforts to replace striking crew members. IATSE has communicated officially with the production regarding the strike, which typically occurs when crew members express safety concerns on non-union sets.
Broader Implications
The situation on the set of _Run Hide Fight Infidels_ reflects larger issues within the film industry, particularly regarding labor rights and safety standards. The ongoing strike highlights the tensions between production companies and labor unions, especially in an environment where multiple strikes are affecting the industry. The film, described as an anthology sequel to Rankin's 2020 action thriller, draws inspiration from 1980s and 1990s action films, but its production has been marred by significant safety and labor disputes.
Verbatim Quotes
- “When I got there, nobody mentioned anything about people falling out the window…It seemed weird to me.” — Anonymous Crew Member
- “They didn’t really care about the long-term effects on the crew,” — Anonymous Former Set Laborer
- “In a new response to Deadline on Friday, Sonnier said: “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.” — Dallas Sonnier, Producer
- “too busy being bad asses, blowing sh*t up, flying helicopters, and killing movie terrorists to concern ourselves with four assholes with signs on the sidewalk and their illegitimate ‘strike'” — Dallas Sonnier, Producer
The unfolding events on this film set underscore the critical need for adherence to safety protocols and the importance of labor rights in the entertainment industry.
