Overview
- Ryan Hurst left the production after sustaining a torn biceps during a stunt that required surgery and a lengthy recovery, and the four episodes he had filmed will be reshot with Dave Bautista.
- Dave Bautista has publicly posted a training video showing rapid physical preparation for the role and says he needs roughly two more months to reach the required physique.
- Prime Video and the creative team chose recasting over a long shutdown because a prolonged pause risked losing cast and crew availability, expiring contract options, and rising storage and studio costs.
- Production is paused now for planning and is targeted to restart in Vancouver this fall with director Frederick E. O. Toye attached for the reshoots.
- The reset will raise production costs, has prompted mixed fan reaction online about replacing an injured actor, and makes a 2028 premiere more likely than earlier 2027 estimates.