nuOct 8, 2026, 09:56

Actor Glen Powell previously hospitalized after prop knife accident on film set

Actor Glen Powell required emergency surgery after suffering a severe hand infection from a prop knife injury during the filming of The Running Man in Bulgaria. Despite being warned by surgeons that he could lose his hand, Powell returned to the set to film physically demanding scenes just one day after his operation.

Actor Glen Powell recently suffered a serious injury while filming a fight scene for the upcoming movie The Running Man in Bulgaria. During the final choreographed sequence, a retractable prop knife caused a tendon to tear upon impact. Powell initially ignored the pain, but after his hand began to swell significantly, he sought medical attention at a local hospital. A surgeon there diagnosed a severe infection and warned the actor that the injury was life-threatening, suggesting there was a risk he could lose his hand entirely. Following a successful emergency operation to save his hand, doctors advised the actor to rest and recover.

Despite the medical warning, Powell returned to the set the very next day to continue filming scenes, including climbing a building. The Running Man, slated for a 2025 release, is a thriller centered on a high-stakes televised competition. Powell, known for his roles in Twisters and Top Gun: Maverick, recovered well enough to complete the required stunts shortly after the dangerous ordeal.

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