Kratos Actor Injured on Set, Recasting Needed for God of War Series
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Connor Makar · Eurogamer
AI-generated summary based on Eurogamer · Aggregated by GamingCurve · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 17, 2026
Key points
- Kratos actor Ryan Hurst suffered a serious bicep injury during a stunt on set.
- Production will recast the role rather than delay filming into 2027.
- Four episodes had already been filmed before the injury occurred and may need reshoots.
- Hurst trained intensively for the role, gaining 40 pounds of muscle to fit the character.
- The incident underscores the risks of stunt work in live-action adaptations.
A major setback has occurred for the live-action God of War TV series as the actor portraying Kratos, Ryan Hurst, was seriously injured during a stunt. Hurst suffered a bicep tear, which required surgery and led to the decision to recast him instead of delaying production. The injury disrupted production, with four episodes already filmed before the incident. The show's production team plans to begin preparations for a new cast member in August, aiming to restart filming in mid-October. Hurst had prepared extensively for the role, including gaining 40 pounds of muscle to resemble the character. The injury highlights the risks associated with stunt work in live-action adaptations.
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