Stunt Performer's Fiery Protest at SAG-AFTRA Strike Rally
Stunt performer Mike Massa set himself on fire during a SAG-AFTRA picket line in protest of unfair working conditions faced by actors and writers in their negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers (AMPTP). Stunt actors, along with writers and conventional actors, are demanding fair pay based on streaming profits and protection against the use of artificial intelligence. The strike, which began on July 14, is the first simultaneous action by the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and SAG-AFTRA since 1960.