- The SAG-AFTRA strike is heating up — literally.
- A stunt double for Harrison Ford in the latest "Indiana Jones" film set himself on fire during a rally.
Harrison Ford's stunt double in the latest "Indiana Jones" film set himself on fire during a rally for the SAG-AFTRA strike on Monday.
Stunt actor Mike Massa was part of a crowd of stunt performers that gathered at the site of a tracking vehicle company as part of the ongoing protests, per Atlanta television station WSB-TV.
A shared Instagram post uploaded by Massa and fellow stunt actor Elena Sanchez captured the moment Massa walked onto a makeshift stage at the back of a truck and set himself ablaze.
In the video, Massa can be seen striding along the stage, holding a picket board and wearing a suit that's on fire. The camera then pans to show the cheering crowd.
"We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP," Sanchez wrote in their shared caption, referring to the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers.
Separately, Sanchez also spoke at the event, calling for better pay for SAG union members.
"87% of the 160,000 SAG Actor Members make less than $26,000 a year. Which means they do not qualify for health insurance," Sanchez said at the event, per WSB-TV.
After his stunt, Massa shared yet another post about his participation in the rally.
"We wanted to make a statement and I think we did! It was great to see such a great turnout from our local Stunt community, local leadership, and actors who showed up to support us. It was a great day!" Massa said in his caption, after thanking a few colleagues for showing up as part of his fire safety team.
According to his IMDB page, Massa is credited for working on shows such as "Stranger Things," "Star Trek," and most recently, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny."
He even chronicled his time on the "Indiana Jones" set with a few behind-the-scenes photos on his Instagram.
Speaking to Insider about the responses she's received since the rally, Sanchez said that she's "humbled by the support and love" that she and her fellow stunt performers are getting "from people around the world."
"We are looking forward to getting back to work once the AMPTP offers us a fair deal," Sanchez told Insider.
Massa did not immediately respond to a request for comment sent by Insider outside of regular business hours.
July 26, 2023: The article has been updated to reflect the comments from Elena Sanchez.