Ryan Hurst will reportedly no longer play Kratos in the live-action God of War series. Sony Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios are said to be recasting their lead after he suffered a serious injury while shooting the God of War TV show.
The first television adaptation of Sony Santa Monica's hit franchise was formally announced in May 2022, with Prime Video ordering the series that December. In January 2026, Ryan Hurst was revealed as the lead of the new God of War TV show. Principal photography began soon afterward, with Prime Video confirming production was fully underway by late February 2026.
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According to a new report from Deadline, Hurst suffered a torn biceps while filming a stunt on the show's Vancouver set in June. He is said to have immediately undergone surgery but is not expected to recover for a long time. Such injuries can take four to six months to heal, but the physical demands of playing Kratos could reportedly keep him from returning at full capacity for up to a year. In light of those circumstances,...
