Key Highlights
- Jonathan Majors is back in his first movie since 2019.
- The untitled action film will be directed by Kyle Rankin from his own screenplay.
- The project reunites The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend with director Kyle Rankin.
- Majors’ career faced setbacks after he was found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend in 2023.
Jonathan Majors’ Return to the Big Screen
Jonathan Majors is set to star in a new action film, marking his return to the big screen. The untitled project, which will be directed by Kyle Rankin from his own screenplay, is currently filming in South Carolina.
A Comeback with Caution
You might think this is new, but… Majors’ career was on a steady rise following roles in films such as “The Last Black Man in San Francisco,” “Creed III,” and “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” However, his career took a hit when he was found guilty of assaulting his former girlfriend in 2023. The actor has been rebuilding since then, with this new project being one of several comeback attempts.
Conservative Media’s Role
The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend have not shied away from helping resuscitate the careers of “cancelled” actors. These conservative media brands gave Majors a second chance, much like they did with Armie Hammer and Gina Carano after their exits from The Mandalorian.
Behind the Scenes
The production team for this film includes notable figures such as Ben Shapiro and Dallas Sonnier, who are producing for The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend respectively. Travis Mills, Lillian Campbell, and Sydney Aucreman are also on board as producers. Caleb Robinson and Mike Richards are executive-producing the new movie for The Daily Wire.
Reunion with Director
Ryan Rankin is directing this project after previously working with The Daily Wire and Bonfire Legend on “Run Hide Fight,” which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2020. This reunion could bring back memories of that thrilling action flick.
Industry Context
Majors’ career has faced its fair share of ups and downs, but his comeback attempt here is just one part of a broader trend in Hollywood where actors with past controversies are getting second chances. Whether this project will be successful or not remains to be seen, but the fact that The Daily Wire is behind it certainly adds an interesting angle.
So, what do you think? Will Majors’ career bounce back, or will this be a fleeting moment in his acting journey?
