Chaos on Jonathan Majors' Movie Set Raises Safety Concerns

Strikes, accidents, and a troubled special effects supervisor plague the production of the actor's comeback film.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 1:58am

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An extreme close-up of jagged, twisted shards of glass and metal, capturing the chaotic and dangerous conditions on the movie set in an abstract, high-contrast composition.Shattered remnants of the on-set accident expose the underlying safety issues plaguing this high-profile production.Dallas Today

The film industry is facing turmoil on the set of Jonathan Majors' latest movie, with a range of safety concerns and incidents that have left many questioning the well-being of the cast and crew. From a strike by the IATSE union over labor issues to accidents involving the actors and crew, the production has been marred by chaos. Adding to the concerns is the troubled past of the special effects supervisor, who has a criminal conviction related to illegal explosives on a movie set.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between film productions and labor unions, as well as the need for stronger industry-wide regulations to ensure the safety of everyone involved in movie productions. The producers' dismissive attitude towards the union's concerns and the lack of respect for worker rights raise questions about the priorities of the film industry.

The details

The IATSE union called a strike over a range of labor issues, but the producers refused to negotiate, stating they "don't negotiate with communists." The situation escalated when Jonathan Majors and his co-star, JC Kilcoyne, accidentally fell out of a window during filming, with Kilcoyne requiring stitches for injuries to his hand. Further investigations revealed a pattern of unsafe conditions, including props falling on crew members and a rigged tree branch landing on the production's medic. The lack of an official production call list added to the chaos, with crew members creating their own "black market" list to keep track of each other's whereabouts. Additionally, the film's special effects supervisor, Chris Bailey, has a troubling past, having pleaded guilty to illegal explosives on a movie set and being prohibited from handling such materials due to a prior criminal conviction.

  • The IATSE union called a strike over labor issues prior to the start of filming.
  • On April 10, 2026, Jonathan Majors and JC Kilcoyne accidentally fell out of a window during filming.
  • Crew members have reported multiple instances of unsafe conditions throughout the production.

The players

Jonathan Majors

The lead actor in the film who was involved in the on-set accident.

JC Kilcoyne

Majors' co-star who was also involved in the on-set accident and required stitches for his injuries.

Chris Bailey

The film's special effects supervisor who has a criminal conviction related to illegal explosives on a movie set and is prohibited from handling such materials.

Dallas Sonnier

One of the producers who defended the production's stance and accused the union of trying to sabotage those still producing.

IATSE

The union representing crew members that called a strike over labor issues.

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What they’re saying

“We don't negotiate with communists.”

— Dallas Sonnier, Producer

“It was a paperwork infraction.”

— Chris Bailey, Special Effects Supervisor

What’s next

The producers and the IATSE union will continue to negotiate over the labor issues, and the safety concerns on the set will likely be investigated further.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the ongoing tensions between film productions and labor unions, as well as the need for stronger industry-wide regulations to ensure the safety of everyone involved in movie productions. The producers' dismissive attitude towards the union's concerns and the lack of respect for worker rights raise questions about the priorities of the film industry.