According to a Deadline exclusive, multiple crew members for Jonathan Majors’ (Creed III, Magazine Dreams) film have since stopped working alongside the project after witnessing Major and JC Kilcoyne (Fix You, Everlee) falling out of the window. The accident that happened was substituted with rigid glass in an attempt to be used later on in a scene that did not include any actors. Sources of knowledge of the event stated that after the window scene, Kilcoyne required stitches “all over his hands.”
A crew member who arrived after the violent scene stated, “When I got there, nobody mentioned anything about people falling out the window…It seemed weird to me.” A representative speaking for Kilcoyne stated that he “is doing well and was taken care of immediately by production”. He continued to add, “JC did not feel unsafe on set and continues to have a positive experience working on the project.”
Several crew members informed that the set was unsafe as multiple props would fall, there was a lack of meetings to use prop firearms, and a lack of awareness of the rest of the team members’ identities and names. There were also safety concerns regarding the location, as crew members spoke up about black mold surrounding the area. The crew discovered the mold themselves, and producers were warned beforehand, but decided to use it anyway.
A set laborer spoke out, “They didn’t really care about the long-term effects on the crew. I don’t think it even crossed their minds, because they’re so inept.” An experienced crew member also revealed that the set had “no normal production activities.” They further commented on the lack of identification of their coworkers, “You couldn’t find anybody. You didn’t know who they were.” Crew members were also skeptical of being supervised under Chris Bailey, who specializes in special effects, as he pleaded guilty to illegal possession of explosives on a movie set.
Previously, on March 26, the International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees produced a strike for labor concerns. The initial attempt of the strike was to ensure payment for the union’s pension and health fund. The film is titled Run Hide Fight Infidels and will be inspired by 80s and 90s action films. The film is a sequel to the action-thriller Run Hide Fight. As the companies for the film look to replace the crew members, the union is encouraging others not to accept the job.
Representatives for Major have not stated any further comments to Deadline.
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