The God of War series at Prime Video has hit a major setback. The show will recast Kratos after actor Ryan Hurst suffered an injury on set. He tore a bicep while performing a stunt in late June, according to Deadline and other trade outlets. His recovery will take longer than the shoot can wait, so the production made the tough call to replace him.
Why the God of War series is recasting Kratos
Ryan Hurst threw himself into the role. He reportedly gained about 40 pounds of muscle and trained for months for the physically demanding part. He then filmed on the Vancouver set until the stunt injury stopped him.
Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios made the decision together. They wanted to protect Hurst’s full recovery, but the timeline did not fit the schedule. So they chose to recast rather than delay the whole show.
The setback carries a real cost. Reports say the team had already fully filmed four episodes. The crew will now reshoot those episodes with a new Kratos once the studio casts the role.
What the recast means for the show
The show still stands on strong footing behind the camera. Ronald D. Moore serves as writer, executive producer, and showrunner. Filming began in February in Vancouver on a two-season order, and the plan to shoot both seasons back-to-back reportedly still holds.
The schedule now resets around the recast. Prep is expected to begin in mid-August, and production should restart in mid-October. Prime Video has not yet named the new Kratos actor. The series adapts Sony’s acclaimed PlayStation franchise, so expectations are already high.
For fans, the news brings mixed feelings. Studios rarely recast a lead this deep into filming, and it costs both time and money. Still, a clean restart may beat rushing an injured lead back too soon.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the God of War series recasting Kratos? Actor Ryan Hurst suffered a stunt injury on set and needs a longer recovery than the shooting schedule allows.
Who is making the show? Ronald D. Moore is the writer, executive producer, and showrunner, with Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios behind it.
Has a new Kratos actor been named? Not yet. Prime Video has not announced a replacement.
When does filming restart? Prep is set for mid-August, and production should restart around mid-October.
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