Jonathan Majors Begins Filming New Action Movie in South Carolina

Actor Jonathan Majors has commenced filming an untitled action movie in South Carolina, marking his first film project in four years. The production is a collaboration between The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend.

Majors Returns to Screen with Action Project

Film Details Emerge

Kyle Rankin, known for 'Run Hide Fight,' is directing the film based on his own screenplay. The specific title, plot details, and full cast have not been publicly disclosed.

The story is described as being similar to 1980s and 1990s action films like 'Red Dawn' and 'Toy Soldiers,' focusing on a group of teenage boys battling invading forces.

Behind the Production

Producers for the film include Ben Shapiro for The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier for Bonfire Legend. Travis Mills, Lillian Campbell, and Sydney Aucreman are also producing.

Executive producers are Caleb Robinson and Mike Richards for The Daily Wire, Jonathan Majors for Tall Street Productions, and Jason Ramos.

Kristopher Kimlin is the cinematographer, David Guglielmo is handling casting, Vincent Reynaud is the production designer, and Emma Fleming is the costume designer. This project reunites The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend with director Kyle Rankin, who previously collaborated on 'Run Hide Fight.'

Jonathan Majors' Path Forward

Majors' career had seen significant roles in films such as 'Creed III,' 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,' and 'Magazine Dreams,' along with the HBO series 'Lovecraft Country.'

He was removed from several projects in 2023 following a conviction for assaulting his former girlfriend.

Since then, Majors has been involved in rebuilding his career and is also slated to star in the supernatural revenge thriller 'Merciless,' directed by Martin Villeneuve.

The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend's Track Record

The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend have previously supported actors who faced career challenges. They have provided film roles to Armie Hammer and Gina Carano after their respective career disruptions.