God Of War TV Series Recasts Kratos Role
Originally published Jul 17, 2026
By Nick Caruso · TVLine
AI-generated summary based on TVLine · Aggregated by Filmarian · Human-reviewed and approved on Jul 17, 2026
Key points
- Ryan Hurst was injured on set while performing a stunt, leading to a torn bicep.
- The injury required surgery and a recovery period that would delay production into 2027.
- Production paused immediately and is expected to resume in October with a new actor as Kratos.
- The recasting decision was made by Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios.
The 'God of War' TV series will recast the lead role of Kratos after actor Ryan Hurst suffered a serious on-set injury. Hurst, who had gained 40 pounds of muscle for the role, tore his bicep during a stunt, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery. Production paused following the incident and is expected to resume in October with a new actor in the role. The decision was made after careful consideration by the studios involved.
Read the original story: TVLine — by Nick Caruso