![]() So, we’re going to do an extensive exploration of who could step into those big, big shoes. So, you may see us take our time really making sure we find that person whether they exist in our purview or they are a new discovery from somewhere. "We think that is a great thing and that’s what we want to do. “We really are determined to find somebody who can embody that character for Lee (Child) and for all of us," she said at the TV press tour. "After all, if someone wants to watch one show about a military-type guy named Jack doing cool stuff, there’s no reason to think they won’t watch the other one." Meanwhile, Amazon Studios head Jennifer Salke vowed to find a big-statured star for the Jack Reacher series - unlike 5-foot-7 Tom Cruise. They just ensure that you don’t offend anyone, and produce bland inoffensive products.Amazon’s announcement today that it picked up Jack Reacher to series "doesn’t mention Jack Ryan or the potential for confusing viewers about these different spy thriller shows with similar names, but that’s probably not as much of a problem as it seems like it could be," says Sam Barsanti. You and I have memories longer than the road that stretches out ahead.īy believing all possible evil of evil men. Insisting on your rights without acknowledging your responsibilities isn’t freedom, it’s adolescence. Your boos mean nothing to me, I've seen what you cheer for. I'll watch a few episodes and see how it goes. Jack Reacher is the protagonist in a series of. Ritchton doesn't strike me as an actor that can flesh out the Reacher role, after reading a couple of Reacher books, and especially after seeing Tom Cruise in the movie role.īut then I didn't think John Krasinski could do even a passible Jack Ryan, but he knocked it out of the park. In Jack Reacher Cruise plays the title character with complete gusto, and even though it ends up a pretty run-of-the-mill crime drama, his presence and commitment elevates this violent, bloody, and attractively atmospheric movie to the level of, well, a reliably pleasurable Tom Cruise experience. I reject your reality and substitute my own!Įdited 2 time(s). Lee Child’s Jack Reacher book series is a global phenomenon with one of entertainment’s most well-known heroes, and a perfect fit for Amazon Studios’ slate of bold, character-driven. He fits the description in the book.better than Tom Cruise.?! Tom Cruise, who is not 6-foot-3, played Reacher in two theatrical releases: Jack Reacher, released in 2012, and the sequel Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, which came out in 2016. In the Jack Reacher novels, the towering, hulking title character is a former military policeman who now roams the United States taking odd jobs. He is the pulse of Reacher.” Added Child, “I know these guys, and Reacher is in the perfect hands, believe me.” Child’s books – and luckily Lee has been there, and will continue to be there, to help guide us along the way in this series. “It will be the goal of every writer, producer, actor, executive and crew member to capture the essence of Mr. ![]() “Lee Child has created an incredible character and world,” Santora previously said in a statement. Nick Santora (Scorpion) is attached to write and serve as showrunner Child is also an EP. Ritchson’s previous TV credits include DC Universe’s Titans (where he has played the superhero known as Hawk), Syfy’s one-and-done-but-glorious Blood Drive, and Smallville (as Arthur Curry aka Aquaman).īased on the character from Lee Child’s best-selling novels, Season 1 of the Amazon series will be based on the first Jack Reacher book, 1997’s The Killing Floor. Alan Ritchson, who is 6-foot-3 by some accounts (and may be even taller!), has landed the highly coveted, highly scrutinized title role in Amazon’s Jack Reacher series. Alan Ritchson.he has been in 'Smallville'.'Aquaman' TV series.'Blue Mountain State'.'Blood Drive'.'Titans'.Īmazon's Jack Reacher Series Casts Titans' Alan Ritchson in Title Role ![]()
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