Actor and comedian Deon Cole has shared a surprising behind-the-scenes story from the set of the Western Drama movie The Harder They Fall. He revealed that Jonathan Majors took his role very seriously, even when cameras were not rolling.
Deon Cole shared the story while appearing on the Finding the Funny podcast. He explained that Jonathan Majors never broke character during filming. According to Cole, Majors stayed in full cowboy mode the entire time.
Cole recalled one moment that really shocked him. On a day when the movie was not filming, Cole stopped at a gas station to buy snacks. While inside, he suddenly heard the sound of a horse outside. When he looked, he saw Jonathan Majors getting off a horse, still wearing spurs and a holster.
Cole said Majors walked into the gas station like it was normal. He bought water and acted as if nothing was unusual. Cole joked that he was not even sure if he should talk to him, because Majors looked completely in character. When Majors noticed him, he casually said hello.
The story shows how deeply Majors committed to his role in the film. The Harder They Fall is a western movie about revenge and justice, and Jonathan Majors played a serious and intense character.
Deon Cole also spoke about the strong cast of the film. In a separate appearance on The Talk, he said he felt intimidated at first because he admired so many actors involved. The cast includes Idris Elba, Regina King, Zazie Beetz, and LaKeith Stanfield.
The Harder They Fall was directed by Jeymes Samuel and released on Netflix in 2021. The film is praised for its style, music, and powerful performances.
This story gives fans a fun look at how dedicated actors can fully live their roles, even off screen.