Ryan Phillippe Posts Photo To Instagram From Hospital Bed After Breaking Leg

Ryan Phillippe posted a picture on July 16 of him giving fans a thumbs up from his hospital bed. Phillippe frequently performs his own stunts on the set of his USA TV series Shooter but broke his leg in a “freak accident” on a family trip, he said on Twitter. He has had surgery on his leg and is expected to fully recover from the accident.

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1. hey, guys. i didn't injure myself doing a stunt or anywhere near the set of shooter. i was the victim of a freak accident during a family

— Ryan Phillippe (@RyanPhillippe) July 17, 2017

2. outing on sunday. my leg is badly broken & required surgical attention, but i will make a full recovery, am in good hands, and will be

— Ryan Phillippe (@RyanPhillippe) July 17, 2017

3. back in action soon. thank you for all the well wishes, support, & concern. also a special thanks to the paramedics & first responders

— Ryan Phillippe (@RyanPhillippe) July 17, 2017

4. who helped me at the scene & to the medical staff caring for me now. i will keep you updated on my progress.

– 🖤 philz

— Ryan Phillippe (@RyanPhillippe) July 17, 2017

Season two of Shooter premieres July 18. The actor says he is going to live-tweet the airings on both coasts and do a Q and A with fans, as he is recovering from surgery.

His new thriller Wish Upon also just released in theaters on July 14.