Jonathan Majors has begun work on a new action movie produced by The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend, marking a significant step as he continues to pursue projects outside the traditional studio system. Production for this new feature started this week in South Carolina, though the film’s title and plot details are still under wraps. Industry insiders describe the film’s tone as reminiscent of classic action titles like Red Dawn and Toy Soldiers, positioning it as a thrilling project within Majors’ emerging post-studio career.
Collaboration Behind the New Project and Production Background
The film is directed and written by Kyle Rankin, who has previously worked with producers Ben Shapiro of The Daily Wire and Dallas Sonnier of Bonfire Legend. Other producers attached include Travis Mills, Lillian Campbell, and Sydney Aucreman. This partnership builds on the previous collaboration between these production companies and Rankin for the 2020 film Run Hide Fight, which starred Isabel May and Thomas Jane and had its premiere at the Venice Film Festival.
Ben Shapiro’s Enthusiastic Response to the New Film
Reacting to the announcement on social media, Ben Shapiro expressed excitement about the project by stating,
You’re not going to BELIEVE what we’re doing.
– Ben Shapiro, Producer
Majors’ Career Challenges Following 2023 Legal Issues
Following his 2023 conviction related to an incident involving ex-partner Grace Jabbari, Jonathan Majors faced significant setbacks, including being dropped by Marvel from his role as villain Kang the Conqueror and losing a starring part as Dennis Rodman in Lionsgate’s 48 Hours in Vegas prior to production. Since these events, Majors has not secured work with major studios, though he did land a role in the indie film Merciless directed by Martin Villeneuve.
Recent Work and Public Statements by Jonathan Majors
Earlier, Majors starred in the bodybuilding drama Magazine Dreams, which gained attention at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival. Although Searchlight initially acquired the film in a competitive bidding war, they dropped it after Majors’ conviction, leading Briarcliff Entertainment to release it in 2025. In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter, timed with the film’s release, Majors reflected on his career hopes, saying,
Do I hope to make more movies? Absolutely. That is my intention. But that’s not my call. I don’t have a studio. And I’ve given up control.
– Jonathan Majors, Actor
Implications for Majors’ Future and Project Prospects
The start of this new action thriller signals a potential path forward for Majors as he navigates the impact of his legal troubles and industry challenges. Collaborating with independent production companies like The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend, which have a track record of bold and politically charged projects, could open new opportunities outside of Hollywood’s traditional structures. How this film will be received and whether it can reinvigorate Majors’ career remains to be seen, but its production is a clear indication of his ongoing commitment to acting.
You’re not going to BELIEVE what we’re doinghttps://t.co/M9O5qR6vKc
— Ben Shapiro (@benshapiro) February 26, 2026
