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'God Of War' To Recast Lead Kratos After Ryan Hurst Is Injured On Set
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Key Points:
- Prime Video's God of War series will recast the lead role of Kratos after Ryan Hurst, originally cast, suffered a serious bicep injury on set, requiring surgery and a lengthy recovery.
- Production paused immediately after the injury, with four episodes completed but now needing reshoots due to the recasting and the young co-lead actor's growth.
- The show, based on the PlayStation game and created by Ronald D. Moore, follows Kratos and his son Atreus on a mythological journey, featuring a notable cast including Mandy Patinkin and Ed Skrein.
- The decision to recast was driven by the extended recovery timeline conflicting with the production schedule, with prep for filming the new lead expected to start mid-August for an October shoot.
- Recasting leads due to injury is rare but not unprecedented in the industry, highlighting the challenges of physically demanding roles and production timelines.
