Hollywood veteran John Goodman has suffered a hip injury while filming a new Tom Cruise movie at Pinewood Studios in Buckinghamshire. The 72-year-old actor reportedly slipped while rehearsing a scene for the untitled film directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu. Production was briefly halted following the incident, but Goodman is expected to make a full recovery and return to work soon.
John Goodman’s Injury on Set
The accident occurred last week when Goodman slipped while blocking a scene. According to Deadline, he was immediately given medical attention and taken to the hospital for further evaluation. While the injury required treatment, sources described it as minor.
A spokesperson for Warner Bros. Pictures confirmed the injury caused a short delay in filming but assured fans that production will resume next week once Goodman has fully recovered.
Production Halted for Two Days
Due to Goodman’s injury, filming was paused for two days to allow him time to rest and heal. The incident was first reported by The Sun, which suggested that the delay could be costly for the production. However, Warner Bros. has not confirmed any major financial impact on the project.
Goodman, known for his performances in The Big Lebowski and The Righteous Gemstones, is expected to return to the set on Monday.
About the New Tom Cruise Film
The film, currently titled “Judy”, is Iñárritu’s first English-language project since his 2015 Oscar-winning film The Revenant. It features an all-star cast, including:
- Tom Cruise
- Jesse Plemons
- Riz Ahmed
- Sandra Hüller
- Michael Stuhlbarg
- Sophie Wilde
While Goodman’s role in the film remains undisclosed, the IMDB synopsis describes Cruise’s character as “the most powerful man in the world” who embarks on a mission to prove he is the savior of humanity after causing a disaster.
The screenplay was written in 2023 by Iñárritu along with his Birdman co-writers Nicolás Giacobone and Alexander Dinelaris, plus Sabina Berman. However, full details of the plot remain a mystery.
John Goodman’s Other Projects
Apart from this highly anticipated film, Goodman has a busy schedule. He is set to appear in:
- The Righteous Gemstones (Season 4), which premieres today.
- An animated Smurfs film.
- A dark comedy titled Chili Finger, alongside Bryan Cranston and Sean Astin.
The Tom Cruise movie began production in late 2024 at Pinewood Studios, with Warner Bros. planning a theatrical release in October 2026. It is also Cruise’s first project with Warner Bros. Discovery since signing a major film development deal with the studio in January 2024.
John Goodman’s injury on set may have caused a brief delay in filming, but it appears to be a minor setback. With the actor expected to recover fully and return to work soon, the film’s production remains on track. As fans eagerly await Judy, the collaboration between Tom Cruise and Alejandro González Iñárritu promises to be one of the most anticipated releases of 2026.
