Harrison Ford’s Stunt Double Sets Himself On Fire During SAG-AFTRA Rally: ‘Tired Of Being Burned By The AMPTP’

Stunt coordinator and actor Mike Massa, who was Harrison Ford‘s stunt double in Indiana Jones And The Dial Of Destiny, lit himself on fire earlier this week during a rally in Atlanta.

Earlier this month, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) union went on strike after talks with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP) broke down. These discussions mostly centered around protections against the adaptation of AI technology as well as streaming residuals.

At the end of the Atlanta rally, Massa walked on stage while his jacket was ablaze. He posted a video of the event on Instagram, writing, “We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP.”

In a later post, Massa expressed his appreciation for the turnout and support from actors, including the local stunt community.

“The AMPTP is opposed to us sharing the rewards of a successful show because we don’t bear any of the risks. Excuse me? Tell that to my friend John who lost his life working on one of your TV shows,” said actress and stuntperson Elena Sanchez.

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Since the official start of SAG-AFTRA’s strike on July 14, several high-profile performers have voiced their support. The night before, on July 13, the cast of Oppenheimer walked out of their London premiere in solidarity.

Bryan Cranston gave a speech during a rally on July 25, in Times Square in New York City. He directly named Disney CEO Bob Iger, who called the union’s strike “very disturbing.” “We will not have you take away our right to work and earn a decent living. And lastly, and most importantly, we will not allow you to take away our dignity,” Cranston said.

In response to the actors’ strike, the AMPTP said, “It has dismissed our offer of historic pay and residual increases, substantially higher caps on pension and health contributions, audition protections, shortened series option periods, a groundbreaking AI proposal that protects actors’ digital likenesses and more.”