Gerard Butler is recovering after a surfing accident that took place Sunday (December 18) afternoon on the set of the upcoming movie "Of Men and Mavericks."<br/> The actor was filming a scene for his role as Jay Moriarty, a surfer who died in a free-diving accident at age 23. Butler was hospitalized after being dragged over rocks and held underwater by two waves at Mavericks, a popular surfing destination in Northern California that was frequented by Moriarty.<br/> Butler was rescued by coastal patrolmen and taken to a local hospital, where he was later released.<br/> The 42 year old was shaken up but not seriously injured.<br/> "Of Men and Mavericks" is scheduled to be released on October 26, 2012.<br/> John Russell, Reuters.
