Jonathan Majors has defended his decision to star in Run Hide Fight: Infidels, a Daily Wire action film that has drawn criticism for its portrayal of Islam and campus protests. On September 23, 2026, conservative commentator Matt Walsh praised Jonathan Majors for standing by the project. Stating his opinion, Walsh wrote,“Good for Jonathan Majors for refusing to cave.”The actor addressed his decision during a question-and-answer session with Daily Wire subscribers, confirming that he had read the script before accepting the role. Majors said his choice was shaped by the character's responsibilities, the director's vision, and the opportunity to explore unfamiliar ideas.More on what Jonathan Majors said about reading the script before signing onDuring a question-and-answer session with Daily Wire subscribers, Majors confirmed that he had read the Run Hide Fight: Infidels script before agreeing to take the role. The actor discussed how he evaluates potential projects, explaining that his decisions are not based solely on the size of a part. According to The Daily Wire's report, he said,"I’d like to say there’s like a chart where I go. ‘OK. No. No. No. Yes. Yes. Yes. Yes.’ But ultimately, it’s a feeling, you know, when you read the script."He explained that he considers the character's responsibilities and the world in which the story unfolds. The actor also spoke about whether a director has a clear vision, and if the project appeals to him creatively. Describing "cool" as yet another factor, Majors said,“Is it cool? You know, like, do I want to put myself in the situation where it’s like cool or not?”The actor said he wanted to engage with material that would help him understand something unfamiliar. Reflecting on Run Hide Fight: Infidels, Majors explained that the script raised questions he did not already have answers to.“Wow, I don’t really have the answers to this, you know. So, this is something that I should engage in, you know, in order to grow."The Daily Wire report said he viewed the role as an opportunity to develop as a person and an artist while enjoying the work. He also pointed to the responsibilities of his character, Clay Saunders, as a reason he wanted to take the part.Read More: Jonathan Majors' "Run Hide Fight: Infidels" is a marketing genius banking on the very people who cancelled himJonathan Majors defends Infidels roleThe Daily Wire's September 23, 2026 report said Majors was standing by the project despite criticism of its subject matter. Page Six, which also reported on the same day, noted that the film had received negative reviews since its September 16 release, with many labeling the film as propaganda.Run Hide Fight: Infidels is a follow-up to the 2020 action film Run Hide Fight. The story takes place on a college campus where violent terrorists take over a protest encampment.Jonathan Majors plays the role of Clay Saunders, a retired Delta Force soldier visiting the campus to promote his book. According to the film's logline, Saunders and a group of students and a security guard attempt to stop the attackers.Ben Shapiro @benshapiroLINKOur blockbuster new film, Run, Hide, Fight: Infidels is out NOW – and it’s both awesome and more important than everRun Hide Fight: Infidels is available to view on the Daily Wire website.Read More: What happened to Jonathan Majors? Actor makes surprising reaction to on-set crash during action scene mishap