Washington DC, July 17 -- In an absolute shocker, the makers of the upcoming series adaptation of the video game 'God of War' are set to recast the lead role after star Ryan Hurst was injured on set, reported Variety.

According to the outlet, Hurst had been set to play Kratos, the titular god of war, and Prime Video even released a first look at Hurst in the role this past February. However, the movie suffered a setback in June when Hurst was injured.

It is the major setback as Hurst has been a part of the 'God of War' universe for some time, having previously voiced the Norse god Thor in the video game 'God of War: Ragnarok.'

Now, the makers will search for a new actor to star opposite Callum Vinson as his young son, Atreus, and scene...