Jonathan Majors Injured in On-Set Accident, Producers Clash with Striking Crew

The new Daily Wire action film faces ongoing controversy after a window incident and labor dispute.

Apr. 6, 2026 at 9:34am

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Jonathan Majors, the lead actor in a new action film backed by The Daily Wire, was involved in an on-set accident where he and a co-star fell through a window during filming. The incident sparked a crew strike over labor concerns, with producers responding by saying they 'don't negotiate with communists'. The film has faced ongoing scrutiny following Majors' 2023 conviction for assault and harassment.

Why it matters

The on-set accident and labor dispute highlight the challenges and controversies that can arise during film productions, especially for projects associated with politically divisive entities like The Daily Wire. The incident also raises questions about safety protocols and the treatment of crew members on set.

The details

In the incident, Majors and co-star JC Kilcoyne were filming a scene when they stumbled backwards into a pane of glass and crashed through. Crew members rushed to check on the actors, who said they were 'good' after the fall of about six feet. Sources said the window was replaced with unsecured tempered glass for a later stunt. Kilcoyne required stitches in his hands, but his team said he 'did not feel unsafe on set'.

  • The on-set accident occurred during filming in April 2026.
  • Majors was convicted of assault and harassment charges in March 2023.

The players

Jonathan Majors

The lead actor in the new Daily Wire action film who was involved in the on-set accident.

JC Kilcoyne

Majors' co-star who also fell through the window during filming and required stitches.

Dallas Sonnier

One of the producers of the Daily Wire film who responded to the crew strike by saying they 'don't negotiate with communists'.

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees (IATSE)

The union that called a strike against the production over labor concerns.

Kyle Rankin

The writer and director of the Daily Wire action film.

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What they’re saying

“The actors' fall was shorter than the failed movie careers of the now-union reps.”

— Dallas Sonnier, Producer

“The producers are actively looking for replacement crew. All IATSE members are advised not to cross the picket line.”

— IATSE

“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, Producer

What’s next

The film's producers are continuing production despite the crew strike, and are seeking replacement crew members. The fate of the project remains uncertain as the labor dispute and safety concerns linger.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the tensions and challenges that can arise when politically divisive entities like The Daily Wire get involved in film productions, with clashes over labor, safety, and artistic integrity. It also raises broader questions about the treatment of crew members and the need for stronger safety protocols on movie sets.