Jonathan Majors, the actor whose career was derailed by a 2023 assault conviction, has signed on to star in a film that critics say is designed to stoke fear and prejudice against Muslims. The movie, Run Hide Fight: Infidels, is a sequel produced by Ben Shapiro's Daily Wire, a conservative media company.
Plot and Logline
The film's logline, first shared by Page Six Hollywood, describes a scenario where radical Islamic terrorists hijack a liberal college's pro-Palestine encampment to enforce Sharia law and execute infidels. A group of students, a security guard, and a Delta Force veteran must arm themselves to save their peers and prevent America from surrendering to the enemy on its own soil. Producer Dallas Sonnier told Page Six, 'The woke mind virus has captured Hollywood for the past 12 years... there is a new obsession with the anti-Israel, pro-Palestine movement that deserves to be mocked in a movie again.' He added, 'If you're afraid to put radical jihadis as your villains, then you're a wimpy movie producer.'
Majors' Involvement
Majors, who was found guilty of one count of third-degree assault and one count of harassment involving his former girlfriend, has not publicly commented on the film. However, Sonnier stated that Majors 'loved the script, loved shooting the movie, is so great in the film, and he is totally, 1,000% behind it.' This marks Majors' first role in more than two years, following his conviction and subsequent fallout from Hollywood.
Broader Context and Criticism
The film is not the only controversial project from actors with troubled pasts. Armie Hammer, who faced allegations of sexual misconduct and assault, is set to star in Citizen Vigilante, a film effectively banned in Germany for potentially inciting violence against immigrants. Marvel star Anthony Mackie starred in Desert Warrior, a $150 million Saudi-backed film that grossed less than $1 million. Critics argue that Run Hide Fight: Infidels promotes Islamophobia and prejudice, with the writer noting, 'It sounds so stupid I could scream.' The article questions Majors' judgment, given his reliance on Black platforms and audiences after his conviction, and his decision to work with Ben Shapiro, who has been accused of denying systemic racism and engaging in racist speech.
Conclusion
The writer expresses disappointment, stating, 'I want better for him than Run Hide Fight: Infidels.' The article concludes that Majors' choice reflects poorly on his character, suggesting that he may now align with right-wing supporters who share the film's xenophobic themes.
