Jonathan Majors Delivers Anti-Islam Speech in ‘Run Hide Fight' Sequel
The Hollywood Reporter • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jonathan Majors stars in "Run Hide Fight: Infidels," a Daily Wire action thriller where his character warns about Islam's threat to Western values, depicting Islamic terrorists seizing a liberal university to impose Sharia law.
- The film, streaming Sept. 16 on DailyWire+, has sparked accusations of Islamophobia due to its portrayal of Islam, including footage of 9/11 and pro-Palestinian protests, with critics arguing it conflates Islam with terrorism.
- Prominent Muslim advocacy groups condemned the film as spreading misinformation and anti-Muslim propaganda, warning it fuels hate and misrepresents the Muslim community.
- Produced by Daily Wire co-founder Ben Shapiro, who defends the film, "Infidels" marks Majors' latest attempt at a Hollywood comeback following his 2023 misdemeanor conviction and being dropped by Marvel.
- The Daily Wire is promoting the film with college campus and veterans' screenings, emphasizing its political and cultural messaging amid ongoing debates about Islam and Western values.
