Ryan Hurst out of God of War series after biceps injury during filming
The actor, who trained extensively for the Kratos role, tore his bicep during a stunt in late June and requires months of recovery.
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Ryan Hurst, who was set to play Kratos in the anticipated God of War series, will be replaced after suffering a significant injury during filming in late June.
The actor, who had undergone considerable physical transformation for the warrior role, tore his biceps while executing a stunt. He subsequently underwent surgery and is now in recovery. Full physical rehabilitation from such an injury can take several months, even up to a year.
Given the physical demands of playing the Spartan warrior and the production timeline, Sony and Amazon decided to replace Hurst rather than delay filming. The production is expected to resume in autumn.
Hurst was recently seen in Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey. The God of War series, an adaptation of the video game, is expected to premiere on Prime Video, though a release date has not been set. The cast includes Callum Vinson, Teresa Palmer, and Max Parker.
By the numbers
When did Ryan Hurst injure himself during God of War filming?
Ryan Hurst tore his biceps during a stunt in late June while filming the God of War series.
How long does recovery from Hurst's injury typically take?
Full physical rehabilitation from a biceps tear can take several months, even up to a year.
When is God of War production expected to resume?
The God of War series production is expected to resume in autumn.
