John Goodman Recovers from Injury on New Alejandro Iñárritu Film
Renowned actor John Goodman is currently in recovery after sustaining a hip injury while participating in the production of an untitled film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu for Warner Bros. and Legendary Entertainment. This project notably stars Tom Cruise.
According to a statement from a Warner Bros. spokesperson, Goodman “experienced a hip injury,” prompting immediate medical intervention. This unfortunate incident led to a temporary halt in filming to ensure Goodman had adequate time to recuperate.
The film was not actively shooting when Goodman was injured, allowing for a smooth transition back to production. Filming is slated to resume next week, following his full recovery.
About the Film
This film marks the first collaboration between Cruise and Warner Bros. under his new deal and represents Iñárritu’s return to English-language cinema after nearly a decade, following his acclaimed work on The Revenant. It is scheduled for release in theaters on October 2, 2026, a date originally set for the studio’s Batman sequel.
In this highly anticipated project, Cruise portrays a character described as “the most powerful man in the world,”embarking on a critical mission to establish himself as humanity’s savior amidst an imminent catastrophe of his own making. The screenplay is co-written by Iñárritu along with Sabina Berman, Alexander Dinelaris, and Nicolás Giacobone. The production is backed by Iñárritu, Cruise, and Mary Parent from Legendary.
Supporting Cast and Iñárritu’s Legacy
The ensemble cast features talented actors including Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, Sophie Wilde, and Riz Ahmed.
A two-time Academy Award winner for Best Director, Iñárritu garnered acclaim for his films Birdman and The Revenant. Notably, The Revenant also secured a Best Actor Oscar for Leonardo DiCaprio after several nominations, while Birdman triumphed in the Best Picture and Best Original Screenplay categories.
Goodman’s Impressive Filmography
As an Emmy-winning actor, Goodman boasts an impressive filmography that includes highlighted roles in Argo, Inside Llewyn Davis, The Big Lebowski, and O Brother, Where Art Thou?. He is also well known for his voice work as Sullivan in the beloved Monsters, Inc. franchise. Furthermore, his small-screen performances in Roseanne, The Conners, and The Righteous Gemstones have solidified his status as a versatile and talented actor.
Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project and Goodman’s recovery as filming progresses!