'Indiana Jones' stunt man sets himself on fire in support of writers and actors guild strikes

FAYETTEVILLE, Ga. -- This is a publicity stunt that is best performed by a stunt man!

A stunt man set himself on fire Monday in suburban Atlanta, WSB reported.

It was part of a rally of stunt performers supporting the ongoing writers and actors guild strikes.

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The stunt man is part of the labor organization Stunts Unlimited.

He was a stunt double for Harrison Ford in the newest Indiana Jones film, "Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny." He coordinated its stunt sequences.

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Actors in the SAG-AFTRA union have been on strike for almost two weeks.

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