Ryan Hurst injured on God of War set, production paused
Ryan Hurst, who stars as Kratos in Prime Video's God of War series, tore his bicep while filming a stunt, requiring surgery and putting production on hold. Sources say a mid-August return is unrealistic, and filming may slip into 2027, according to reports citing TMZ.
Key Takeaways
- Ryan Hurst tore his bicep during a God of War stunt and needs surgery.
- Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures' Prime Video adaptation has paused filming.
- Producers hoped for a mid-August return, but recovery is expected to take longer.
- Sources say production in Vancouver could be pushed as far as 2027.
- Amazon Studios has declined to comment; no official release date was set.
What happened to Ryan Hurst on the God of War set?
According to TMZ, sources say Ryan Hurst tore his bicep while filming a stunt for the live-action God of War series. The injury is severe enough to require surgery, and no details have been released about the specific stunt that caused it.
IGN reports that the tear put production on hold for the Amazon MGM and Sony Pictures project, which will stream on Prime Video. Hurst leads the cast as Kratos, the franchise's iconic warrior father.
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How long could the God of War production delay last?
Sources told TMZ that producers initially hoped to have Hurst back on set by mid-August. That timeline is no longer considered realistic once surgery entered the picture.
TMZ's sources claim filming could be pushed back as far as 2027, depending on how long recovery takes. Collider notes that Prime Video has not officially confirmed how long production will remain halted, and Amazon Studios declined to comment.
The adaptation did not have a set release date before the injury news broke, according to IGN. That uncertainty means any extended pause could reshape when fans finally see the Norse saga on screen.
Where is the series filming, and who else is in the cast?
Production has been underway in Vancouver. Alongside Ryan Hurst as Kratos, the cast includes Callum Vinson as Atreus, Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, and Max Parker as Heimdall, outlets report.
IGN also notes the project is shepherded by showrunner Ronald D. Moore and that a first look at Hurst and Vinson was shared earlier this year. While the pause is a major setback, the immediate focus remains Hurst's recovery and when cameras can safely roll again.