Prime Video is reportedly recasting the lead role of its God of War adaptation series after Ryan Hurst sustained a serious injury on set.
God of War was actively filming in Vancouver after receiving a two-season order from Prime Video. Hurst had been cast as Kratos, the god of war himself. According to Variety, Hurst injured himself on set in June, delaying production for the series.
In a separate report from TMZ, Hurst apparently tore a bicep during production last month. According to sources cited in the report, the production of the PlayStation game adaptation was expected to resume by August. However, the severity of Hurst’s injury may require more time, and the production wouldn’t meet that timeline.
Thus, in a heartbreaking bit of news, it appears as though Prime Video will move forward to recast Hurst. This means that scenes will have to be reshot. Prime Video is reportedly hoping to have production back on track by mid-fall with a new Kratos on set.
God of War was first teased back in February when Prime Video showed the above photo as a proof of concept. Later, at Amazon Upfront, I saw footage of the series during the behind-closed-doors event. It’s disappointing news to hear, as Hurst has been involved in God of War even before being cast in the series. Hurst had played Thor in Sony Santa Monica’s 2022 game God of War Ragnarok.
The God of War series stars Callum Vinson, Kratos’ young son, Atreus. Additionally, the series stars Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, Max Parker as Heimdall, Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor, Teresa Palmer as Sif, Alastair Duncan as Mimir, Jeff Gulka as Sindri and Danny Woodburn as Brok.
The series follows the duology of the latest PlayStation games. Kratos and Atreus head on an emotional journey to spread the ashes of Kratos’s now deceased wife and mother to Atreus. Kratos attempts to form a closer bond with his son, teaching him to become a better god, while fighting through the Norse pantheon.
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