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GOD OF WAR Series to Recast Kratos After Ryan Hurst's Injury

Ryan Hurst tore a bicep during a stunt, and TMZ says the recovery could push the Vancouver series timeline to 2027.

  • Prime Video will recast the lead role of Kratos on its upcoming God of War adaptation after star Ryan Hurst was seriously injured on the Vancouver set, with production remaining on hiatus.
  • Hurst tore his bicep while performing a stunt, an injury requiring surgery that reports indicate necessitates a 4-6 month recovery period. Hurst had put on 40 lbs of muscle for the physically demanding Spartan role.
  • Production had been underway since February on a two-season order, with four episodes already completed. The series, which features Callum Vinson as Atreus, must now reshoot scenes involving the new Kratos.
  • Sources reported that the production schedule, previously running until April 2027, may face significant delays due to the injury. Studios aim to resume filming by mid-fall, though recovery remains the primary factor.
  • Industry precedents for such production halts exist: Netflix previously paused Cowboy Bebop for 7-9 months following a lead actor's knee injury. This God of War adaptation, executive produced by showrunner Ronald D. Moore, remains highly anticipated.
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'God of War' will recast lead role Kratos after Ryan Hurst's on-set injury

Ryan Hurst as Kratos and Callum Vinson as Atreus on the set of ‘God of War.’ (Leah Gallo/Prime Video) The upcoming God of War series will recast the actor playing its lead role of Kratos. Prime Video confirmed the news to ABC Audio on Friday. Ryan Hurst, who was the original actor cast as Kratos, was seriously injured while on set of the video game TV adaptation in late June. The actor tore a bicep while performing a stunt on the show. After car…

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The main role of the "God of War" series, from Prime Video, will be played by a new actor. Ryan Hurst, originally climbed to live Kratos, suffered a severe injury to his arm during the shootings in late June and had to go through surgery, according to information from the Deadline website. Now, a new actor will need to be chosen, with the production planned to be restarted in October. 'Whoever loves cares': Adriana will count on the help of a lo…

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TMZ broke the news in Burbank, United States on Thursday, July 16, 2026.
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