Prime Video's God of War series halts filming, recasts Kratos

Production on Prime Video's live-action adaptation of the "God of War" video game series has been halted and the lead role recast after actor Ryan Hurst suffered a severe on-set injury. The decision, confirmed on July 17, 2026, follows Hurst tearing his bicep while filming a stunt in late June, an injury that required surgery.

Studios Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios made the choice to recast the role of Kratos after determining Hurst's recovery timeline was incompatible with the demanding production schedule. The injury typically requires several months of rehabilitation, which would have delayed filming potentially into 2027. With the series having already filmed four episodes, production will now start over with a new actor in the central role. Preparations are anticipated to resume in mid-August, with filming set to restart in mid-October.

Hurst, known for his role as Thor in the "God of War Ragnarok" video game and for "Sons of Anarchy," had undergone significant physical preparation for the part and a first-look image of him as Kratos was released in February when production began. The recasting decision, described as having been made after careful...