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The live-action God of War TV series suffers a huge setback as Kratos actor is injured badly on set and needs to be recast
Amazon's upcoming God of War TV series has encountered a significant production delay after lead actor Ryan Hurst, portraying Kratos, suffered a severe bicep tear during a stunt. Due to the extended recovery time, Hurst will be recast, and four episodes already filmed will need to be re-shot, pushing the production start to October and likely delaying the series' release.
God of War Prime Video show to recast Kratos after Ryan Hurst was seriously injured on set
The live-action God of War series on Prime Video is recasting the role of Kratos after lead actor Ryan Hurst suffered a severe biceps injury in June. Production is set to resume in mid-October, with recasting efforts already underway. Hurst's recovery is expected to take 4-6 months, potentially delaying his return to the role.
God of War Live-Action Adaptation to Recast Kratos After Actor Suffers Major Injury
Amazon's live-action God of War series is facing production delays and a recast of Kratos due to a major injury sustained by lead actor Ryan Hurst. Hurst suffered a torn bicep during a stunt, requiring surgery and an estimated 4-6 month recovery, pushing his return to filming potentially into 2027. The production is currently on hiatus as a replacement actor is sought, though other cast members remain unchanged.