Hollywood veteran John Goodman, 72, has been rushed to the hospital after a sudden accident on set — halting production on his latest film with Tom Cruise.
The incident unfolded at Pinewood Studios in the UK, where Goodman reportedly suffered a hip injury after an unexpected fall while blocking a scene.
Received immediate medical attention
Hollywood veteran John Goodman, now 72, isn’t slowing down anytime soon. The beloved actor is currently working on a new film alongside Tom Cruise, proving that age is just a number when it comes to staying active in the industry.
The film, tentatively titled Judy, stars Cruise as a powerful figure on a mission to save humanity. Directed by Oscar-winner Alejandro González Iñárritu, the project has been in production for nearly two months and is set for a October 2026 release.
But now, an injury has put a halt to production. One might assume that daredevil Tom Cruise — famous for performing his own stunts — was the one hurt. However, it was John Goodman who had to be hospitalized after suffering a hip injury. He reportedly fell or slipped while blocking a scene, though the incident was not stunt-related.
Exactly what happened to John Goodman’s hip and the severity of the injury remain unclear. The veteran was taken to hospital according to The Mirror, but the actor is expected to be back on his feet soon, reassuring fans that his recovery is on track.
”He received immediate medical attention that led to a brief delay in shooting to allow him time to recover. The production resumes shooting next week following John’s full recovery,” a Warner Bros. Pictures spokesperson said.
Highly anticipated movie
The highly anticipated film Judy isn’t just bringing together Hollywood heavyweights John Goodman and Tom Cruise — it also boasts an impressive ensemble cast. Joining them are Sandra Hüller, Michael Stuhlbarg, Jesse Plemons, and Sophie Wilde, making this a project packed with talent.
For Tom Cruise, this film marks a major return to Warner Bros. Discovery after signing a development and production deal earlier this year. It’s his first project with the studio in a decade, following his hit Edge of Tomorrow in 2014.
Cruise has been on a roll with blockbuster projects, recently starring in Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning and the massive hit Top Gun: Maverick. Now, with Judy shaping up to be another high-profile sci-fi thriller, fans have plenty to be excited about.
John Goodman health problems
John Goodman, an Emmy and Golden Globe winner, has long been a Hollywood icon, but behind the scenes, he has battled depression, anxiety, and alcohol addiction.
Losing his father at just two years old, he struggled with panic attacks as a young actor and even drank on set during the height of Roseanne’s success. However, in 2007, with the support of his wife, he checked into rehab and has remained sober ever since.
In addition to overcoming addiction, Goodman also took control of his health. Once weighing nearly 400 pounds, he worked with trainer Mackie Shilstone and committed to slow, sustainable weight loss. He gave up alcohol, started exercising regularly, and transformed his lifestyle.
According to himself, he stuck to a diet full of Mediterranean food, including fish, nuts, olive oil, vegetables, and fruit. Goodman also worked out five to six times each week. Following his dedication towards a new diet and working out, Goodman lost over 100 pounds, and he looks amazing!
“This didn’t happen overnight — it’s been an ongoing process,” Shilstone told New York Post. “There needs to be strategic planning. This time, he wanted to do it.”
It’s been a tough year for Hollywood veteran John Goodman, and it’s only March.
The 72-year-old actor was recently rushed to the hospital following an accident on the set of his latest film with Tom Cruise, halting production.
This comes just months after his house in the Pacific Palisades was destroyed in a fire, adding more weight to an already challenging year. Fans are hoping for a swift recovery as Goodman continues to power through this tough time.
