God of War Show to Recast Kratos After Ryan Hurst Injured While Filming Stunt
Actor Ryan Hurst has been recast as Kratos in the upcoming God of War television series following a severe bicep injury sustained during filming. Production is expected to resume in October 2026 after the role is filled.
Why it matters
This significant production delay impacts one of Amazon MGM's major high-profile streaming projects, highlighting the risks of physical stunts in large-scale productions.
Kratos suffered a big injury while filming for Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures’ God of War show , with TMZ reporting that star Ryan Hurst tore his bicep, putting production on hold. Now, studios have been forced to recast the character.
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