AceShowbiz - The lead role of Kratos in Prime Video’s God of War series is being recast after Ryan Hurst suffered a serious bicep injury during filming, Superherohype reports. Hurst tore his bicep while performing a stunt in Vancouver and has since undergone surgery, forcing production to halt indefinitely.

Deadline confirms that filming was paused immediately following the injury, with the cast including Mandy Patinkin as Odin, Ed Skrein as Baldur, and Max Parker as Heimdall among others. Yahoo adds that four episodes had already been completed but will need to be reshot with the new actor. The production’s tight timeline, partly due to the rapid aging of Callum Vinson who plays Atreus, has prompted Sony Pictures Television and Amazon MGM Studios to move forward with recasting instead of waiting for Hurst’s recovery.

Ryan Hurst is known for his extensive preparation for the role of Kratos, having gained 40 pounds of muscle to meet the physical demands of the character. The Santa Monica native previously voiced the Norse god Thor in the God of War: Ragnarok video game and has appeared in Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey. He was originally revealed as Kratos in the series’ first look released earlier this year.

This recasting marks a significant shift for the high-profile adaptation of the PlayStation game, which follows Kratos and his son Atreus on their journey through Norse mythology. With a two-season order planned to be filmed back-to-back, production aims to resume as soon as mid-fall after casting a new lead, ensuring the series stays on schedule despite the setback.

This article is based on reporting originally published by Superherohype.