Amazon's upcoming "God of War" series is undergoing a major change after its lead actor suffered a serious injury on set.
Ryan Hurst, who portrayed Kratos in the highly anticipated video game adaptation, tore his bicep while filming a stunt.
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The injury requires surgery, and the recovery period is expected to extend into next year.
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According to Deadline, Amazon Studios has decided to recast the role to avoid significant production delays. Filming is currently underway in Vancouver.
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The series also features Ólafur Darri Ólafsson as Thor and Mandy Patinkin as Odin.
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While Hurst's departure is unfortunate—especially for fans of his work on "Sons of Anarchy"—the decision allows the production to move forward without a lengthy hiatus.
