Jonathan Majors Daily Wire Movie Hit by Accident and Crew Walkout

The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE) has called a strike against the South Carolina production of an untitled action film produced by The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier’s Bonfire Legend. The labor dispute, which involves a picket line in Gaffney, South Carolina, follows a walk-off by crew members that began on March 26, 2026.

The production stars Jonathan Majors, who also serves as an executive producer on the project. According to reports from Deadline, the strike was triggered by a series of labor issues, including initial attempts by the union to secure a contract that would ensure payments were made into IATSE health and pension funds.

Safety Concerns and On-Set Accident

While the dispute began with financial and contractual disagreements, crew members indicate that safety concerns escalated over the first five weeks of production. These concerns culminated in an incident where Jonathan Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne accidentally fell through a window during the filming of a scene.

Reporting indicates the accident occurred because the window had been replaced with an unsecured sheet of tempered glass. This specific material was intended to be shattered during a later stunt that was not designed to involve any actors. Video of the incident was obtained by Deadline, and multiple sources confirm the glass was not properly secured for the scene in which the actors were present.

Crew members who have since stopped work on the production stated that the strike effort gained significant momentum following this accident.

Production Details and Creative Direction

The untitled film is written and directed by Kyle Rankin, known for Run Hide Fight. Although the plot and title remain undisclosed, the production is described as being in the style of action movies from the 1980s and 1990s, specifically citing Red Dawn and Toy Soldiers. These films typically center on groups of teenage boys who must band together to defeat invading enemies.

In addition to Majors, the production involves several other producers, including:

• Ben Shapiro (The Daily Wire)
• Dallas Sonnier (Bonfire Legend)
• Caleb Robinson
• Mike Richards
• Jason Ramos
• Travis Mills
• Lillian Campbell
• Sydney Aucreman

Producer Response and Current Status

Producers have not denied the allegations regarding safety or labor disputes. When contacted for comment by Deadline, production representatives stated that they don’t negotiate with communists.

Dallas Sonnier issued a more detailed statement on Thursday, April 2, 2026, dismissing the strike as illegitimate.

We are 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

Despite the picket line, filming is reportedly continuing in some capacity. The production companies are actively seeking to replace the striking crew members, while IATSE continues to discourage other workers from accepting positions on the set.