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

Wednesday, July 26, 2023
'Indiana Jones' stunt man sets himself on fire during actors' protest
Stunt man Mike Sassa set himself on fire in suburban Atlanta during a stunt actors' protest.

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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