Prime Video’s upcoming “God of War” adaptation is making a major casting change, with the lead role of Kratos being recast after actor Ryan Hurst suffered an injury on set. The development was reported by Variety.

Hurst had been lined up to portray Kratos, the central figure in the video game franchise. With the production now moving to replace its lead, the change marks a significant shift for one of the most closely watched game-to-screen projects in development.

The report points to an on-set injury as the reason behind the recasting. No additional details were provided in the available report excerpt about the nature of the injury or how the casting change may affect the production schedule.

The “God of War” series has drawn strong attention because of the popularity of the franchise and the importance of Kratos as its defining character. A new actor stepping into the role will likely become a major focus as Prime Video continues work on the adaptation.