God of War Show to Recast Kratos After Ryan Hurts Tears Bicep During Stunt, Putting Filming on Hold

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. Sources told TMZ that Hurst was filming a stunt for the series when the injury occurred on set in Vancouver. The tear is reportedly so severe that it required surgery to fix, putting the actor out of commission well past producers’ optimistic mid-August timeline. TMZ’s sources initially claimed that filming could get pushed back as far as 2027 depending on how long it took Hurst to recover. Subsequent reports from Deadline confirmed Kratos will now be recast. This decision follows "careful consideration" from Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures. Hurst reportedly stacked on 40 pounds to bring Kratos and his Spartan background to life. Deadline states he has already undergone surgery and is currently recovering from the procedure. Shooting is expected to resume in mid-October 2026, with prep to start mid-August. Thus far, there's been no word on who is being eyed to take over the role in Hurst's stead. This isn’t the first time the God of War show has suffered m