Jonathan Majors and Co-Star Injured in On-Set Fall Amid Safety Strike Concerns
In a startling development, actor Jonathan Majors, who was recently preparing for a brand new film to mark his return to the big screen, has encountered a rough start. According to the latest reports, the famed star, along with his co-star JC Kilcoyne, went through a window and fell almost six feet down during filming. This alarming incident comes just one week after the majority of crew members walked off the set in a strike over serious safety concerns.
Details of the On-Set Accident
As per reports shared by Deadline, actors Jonathan Majors and JC Kilcoyne fell through a window while filming for their latest thriller. A video of the incident has been circulated, showing that while the falls appeared to be part of the shoot, Majors still ended up getting injured. In the footage, Majors and Kilcoyne were seen falling through a window after a shot was ‘fired’ at them during filming. The audio in the clip reveals that when the two actors moved out of frame while falling, there was a distinct sound of glass breaking, followed by crew members shouting in concern and alarm.
The report further elaborated, stating that "the accident occurred after the window was replaced with an unsecured sheet of tempered glass to be purposefully shattered in a later stunt that did not involve any actors." During the scene, both actors fell along with the tempered glass, which had been set up loosely and without proper safeguards. Kilcoyne received stitches all over his hand, though the actor is now "doing well and was taken care of immediately by production." It was not explicitly revealed whether Majors was also injured during the fall, but the video suggests he sustained harm.
Background of Safety Concerns and Crew Strike
The news of this incident emerges only a week after the crew cited major safety concerns on the set of the new thriller film. They had walked out a week prior to that to advocate and bring attention to the pressing safety issues on set. Last month, many crew members opposed the development of the film, which is being produced by Ben Shapiro’s media company. They cited that safety measures were not being followed on set and that there had been a multitude of incidents.
"Multiple workers corroborated incidents involving props falling onto crew, including a rigged tree branch that hit the set medic," the report cited. It was also shared that often, there would be no meetings or discussions with department heads or writer-director Kyle Rankin before conducting complex shoots such as this one. This lack of communication and protocol has raised red flags about the overall safety culture on the production.
Key Points from the Incident and Strike:
- Jonathan Majors and JC Kilcoyne fell through a window during filming, with Kilcoyne receiving hand stitches.
- The accident involved an unsecured tempered glass sheet meant for a later stunt.
- Crew members had previously walked off set in a strike over safety concerns, citing multiple prior incidents.
- Reports indicate a lack of proper safety meetings and discussions before complex shoots.
- The film is produced by Ben Shapiro’s media company, adding to the controversy surrounding the production.
This incident highlights the ongoing challenges in the entertainment industry regarding on-set safety, especially in high-stakes productions. As investigations continue, it remains to be seen how this will impact the film's progress and the broader conversation about safety protocols in Hollywood.
