Ryan Hurst Injured on God Of War Set, Recasting Planned

Actor Ryan Hurst has been injured while filming the highly anticipated series God Of War, resulting in a recasting of his role as Kratos. The injury, a bicep tear, has led to a temporary halt in production, with the series potentially facing delays in its release. Fans are left wondering about the future of the show as preparations are set to resume later this year. The series, based on the popular video game franchise, follows the journey of Kratos and his son Atreus. Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jul 17, 2026, 12:52 IST

Ryan Hurst Faces Injury During Filming of God Of War

In a surprising turn of events on the set of God Of War, actor Ryan Hurst has sustained an injury while working on the anticipated fantasy series. Produced by Amazon MGM Studios, the show has already secured a multi-season order. Under the direction of showrunner Ronald D Moore, it will adapt the Norse saga from 2018. Unfortunately, fans may be disappointed as the series will undergo recasting due to Hurst's injury, which could delay its release until next year.

Details on Ryan Hurst's Injury

Ryan Hurst Injured on Set

Reports indicate that Ryan Hurst, who was set to portray the lead character Kratos, suffered a bicep tear while performing a stunt in Vancouver. The incident occurred in June, leading to surgery and a recovery period for the actor. This injury is particularly disheartening after extensive preparation for the role, which included a significant physical transformation where he gained approximately 40 pounds of muscle. However, he will no longer be portraying the iconic warrior Kratos.

Production Update on God Of War

God Of War Production Paused

As reported by Deadline, production on God Of War has been temporarily halted following Hurst's accident. The lengthy recovery process has necessitated the decision to recast the role. Sources indicate that the rehabilitation timeline does not align with the show's filming schedule. Preparations for the series are expected to resume soon, with production slated to restart later this year. Initially, the first two seasons were to be filmed consecutively, and the creators are likely to adhere to this plan. Notably, four episodes had already been filmed prior to the injury, but these will need to be re-shot with the new actor taking on the role of Kratos.

Overview of God Of War

About God Of War

Based on the acclaimed PlayStation video game series, God Of War follows the journey of Kratos and his son Atreus as they seek to spread the ashes of Faye, Kratos’ wife and Atreus’ mother. The narrative delves into their complex relationship, highlighting Kratos' efforts to guide his son while Atreus aids his father in reconnecting with his humanity. The cast also includes Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, Max Parker as Heimdall, Olafur Darri Olafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri, and Danny Woodburn as Brok.