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By Collier Jennings/Jan. 26, 2022 10:23 am EST
“Reacher” also plans to approach the source material differently than the films, according to a MovieWeb interview with Ritchson. While Ritchson wasn’t able to give away too many details in terms of plot, he did discuss one piece of information that will definitely make fans of the Jack Reacher novels happy.
“I’ll say that we’re gonna be doing a book a season, so the first season will be the first book. I think that’s such a great way to do this. I can see why it’d be exciting as a film, but the slow burn is what I love so much about the books. The way that he goes down the checklist and picks apart these cases, you need time. It’s okay to enjoy that. I think spending a season on each book is gonna be really enjoyable for audiences.”
It’s also fairly clear that Ritchson is passionate about bringing Reacher to life, as he talks about how he found a connection with the character after reading the novels:
“I’ve really fallen in love. I’ve read the books now and Reacher has some big shoes to fill, metaphorically speaking. I’m just so thrilled to be a part of it. It’s my favorite character that I’ve played yet.”
Between Ritchson’s identifying with the character and his approach to adapting the novels on a season-long basis, I’m excited to see what he brings to the table. His passion for this character is the kind you can’t fake, and that often translates to a great performance — and hopefully a great viewing experience. “Reacher” premieres on Prime Video on February 4, 2022, and fans will see if Ritchson’s passion and dedication pays off.
Between Ritchson’s identifying with the character and his approach to adapting the novels on a season-long basis, I’m excited to see what he brings to the table. His passion for this character is the kind you can’t fake, and that often translates to a great performance — and hopefully a great viewing experience.
“I’ve really fallen in love. I’ve read the books now and Reacher has some big shoes to fill, metaphorically speaking. I’m just so thrilled to be a part of it. It’s my favorite character that I’ve played yet.”
“Reacher” premieres on Prime Video on February 4, 2022, and fans will see if Ritchson’s passion and dedication pays off.
