John Goodman, the beloved 72-year-old actor, sustained a hip injury on the set of a new film starring Tom Cruise, leading to a temporary pause in production. The incident occurred at Pinewood Studios in the U.K. during the week of March 3, 2025. According to Warner Bros. Pictures, Goodman received immediate medical attention following the injury, which prompted them to delay shooting to allow him adequate recovery time.
Warner Bros. confirmed, "Actor John Goodman experienced a hip injury. He received immediate medical attention, which led to a brief delay in shooting to allow him time to recover. The production resumes shooting next week following John’s full recovery". Reports from the Sun revealed Goodman was hospitalized due to injuries related to his leg and pelvis; details indicate he had slipped during the blocking of a scene.
The unspecified film, directed by Alejandro G. Iñárritu, is highly anticipated, as it marks the director's return to English-language cinema after his acclaimed Oscar-winning film, The Revenant, released in 2015. The plot revolves around "the most powerful man in the world" who causes calamity and then embarks on a mission to present himself as humanity's savior. The still-untitled film is also notable for its impressive cast, including Jesse Plemons, Sandra Hüller, Riz Ahmed, and Michael Stuhlbarg.
Filmmaking at Pinewood Studios is renowned for high-budget productions, and the location was buzzing with excitement over the filming of this new project until Goodman's unfortunate accident led to some production adjustments. Sources report the injury was categorized as minor, and Goodman is already on the mend, expected to rejoin the production crew shortly.
Interestingly, this isn't the first time Goodman has faced adversity; he also lost his home to the wildfires which devastated parts of California earlier this year. Reports indicate he was among several celebrities who suffered major losses during those tragic events.
The as-yet-untitled film is slated for release in October 2026, and its storyline, which engages with themes of power and redemption, is likely to resonate with audiences drawn to impactful narratives. Director Alejandro González Iñárritu, who has previously captured attention for his complex storytelling, brings significant depth to the project with his co-writers, including those familiar from Birdman. This creative team aims to create another thought-provoking cinematic experience.
Fans of Goodman and Cruise alike can look forward to this film when it premieres. Their combined talents promise to bring forth captivating performances, and with Iñárritu at the helm, this production aims to be as groundbreaking as its predecessors. With filming set to resume next week following Goodman's recovery, excitement for this project is palpable.