Harrison Ford's Stunt Double Sets Himself On Fire During Strike Rally: "We Are Tired Of Being Burned" By Studios & Producers

The ongoing actors' and writers’ strike just took a fiery turn. Literally.

Mike Massa, Harrison Ford’s stunt double and stunt coordinator in Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, set himself on fire during a SAG-AFTRA (Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists) rally in Atlanta, George, on Monday (July 24).

Massa performed the simulated self-immolation while holding a “SAG-AFTTRA on Strike” sign, with special protective gear and a fire team on site. (Don’t try at this home — leave it to the professionals.)

The veteran stuntman — whose credits include Hobbs & Shaw, Blade Runner 2049 and Terminator: Dark Fate — later shared the video on Instagram with the caption, “We are tired of being burned by the AMPTP (Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers).”

"We wanted to make a statement, and I think we did," Massa wrote in another Instagram post. "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!"

At the rally, SAG-AFTRA local president Eric Goins said (via Atlanta News First), “We should share in the successes of our employer when their product goes, and they make billions with a ‘B.’ Billions of dollars on the backs of the people who do the work.”

"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. "Tell that to any of us in this room who have literally broken bones and bled for you."

Hollywood has been crippled by a double strike for nearly three months, starting with the WGA (Writers Guild of America) on May 2, followed by the SAG on July 14. It’s the first time the two guilds go on strike simultaneously since the 1960s.

The guilds are pushing for increased pay amid rising inflation and shrinking residuals in the streaming era, and the need to regulate AI use to generate content.

During the strike, SAG-AFTRA members — reportedly about 160,000 — aren’t permitted to participate in any production covered by TV/theatrical contracts, both on- and off-camera. They are forbidden from engaging in any promotions to festivals, premieres and award shows. However, exemptions have been made to a handful of independent productions.