Another World's Tom Eplin (Jake) broke his ankle while taping a scene on April 30 and required surgery. Though the actor won't be taking any time off, the injury will be written into his future scenes.

"He was doing a scene in which he had to carry someone out of a building," a show spokesperson explains. "He tripped and broke his ankle." Ever the trouper, the injured Eplin taped another scene before going to the hospital for ankle surgery. The actress (AW won't reveal who it was to protect a plot development) was unharmed.

"Luckily, he wasn't due back to the set until the following Wednesday," the spokesperson continues. "So, he was able to have his surgery and rest a bit."

The scenes in which the injury occurred should air in the next two weeks. And, while Jake has always been able to stand on his own two feet, it may be a bit more difficult for him in episodes to come.

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