Jay Baruchel and Kevin Corrigan are among the new additions for ‘Reacher’ Season 4.
Alan Ritchson stars as Jack Reacher.
The new season adapts Lee Child’s 13th book, ‘Gone Tomorrow’.
‘Reacher,’ the Prime Video series adapted from Lee Child’s bestselling series of novels about the hulking former U.S. Army Military Police major –– brought to life on TV by Alan Ritchson –– has become one of the streaming service’s most successful shows.
It’ll return for a fourth season, and now we know who will be sharing the screen with Ritchson (and probably looking not to get punched), as Jay Baruchel is leading a host of new cast announcements.
Baruchel, of course, knows a thing or two about acting opposite a hulking action star –– he appears in Netflix series ‘FUBAR’ with Arnold Schwarzenegger. And it probably doesn’t hurt that that shares a showrunner with ‘Reacher,’ Nick Santora.
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Ritchson recently popped up on the series’ Instagram account to reveal that the fourth season will adapt Child’s 13th novel, ‘Gone Tomorrow’:
Jay Baruchel in Caitlin Cronenberg’s ‘Humane’. Courtesy of Steve Wilkie. An IFC Films & Shudder Release.
While the season will likely make the usual tweaks from the source material –– in this case, for example, from New York to Philadelphia. In it, when a chance encounter with a distraught stranger on a train goes horribly wrong, Jack Reacher is drawn into a complex and deadly game that pits him against ruthless foes from the highest echelons of power.
Baruchel will play Jacob Merrick, a small-town policeman.
Who else is among the cast for the new season?
Kevin Corrigan in ‘Bang Bang’.
Baruchel was far from the only person added to the show, as we know that Kevin Corrigan (‘The Departed’) is aboard to play Detective Docherty.
He’ll be partnered with Tamara Green, a detective with the Philadelphia police department, play by Sydelle Noel (‘Glow’).
Singer-actress Agnez Mo (‘Pernikahan Dini’) will be Lila Hoth, a young Indonesian woman who, along with her mother, Amisha Hoth (Indonesian-French singer Anggun, who appeared in ‘Levitating’), come to Philly to track down Lila’s American biological father.
When will ‘Reacher’ Season 4 be on screens?
Prime Video has yet to confirm an official release date for the fourth season, but given that production is gearing up now, we’d expect it to drop next year.
Landing on Prime Video on February 20th with the first three episodes, the third season of ‘Reacher’ plunges audiences back into the often violent world of Lee Child’s hulking former military police officer, who has a knack for finding trouble –– and solving it with either his fists or the nearest available weapon.
The first two seasons of the show, which stars Alan Ritchson as the title character, have been met with praise from critics and fans (not least because the tall and muscular Ritchson better fits the mold of the character than Tom Cruise did in his twomovies), so can the third keep the momentum going?
The biggest secret to ‘Reacher’s working so far is that it never treats the books like some sort of example of high art; instead, the feeling is more a nostalgic throwback to the sorts of shows that used to litter TV in the 1970s and ‘80s, such as ‘The A-Team’ and ‘The Incredible Hulk,’ where the heroes would travel to different places and sort out problems, including corrupt law enforcement or crime bosses. This concept these days is also explored to some degree by the CBS network series ‘Tracker.’
Of course, that and especially the older shows certainly didn’t have the freedom that streaming brings in terms of language and violence, nor do they have the budget of a ‘Reacher.’ All this, combined with a likeable (if sometimes limited, more on that below) lead performance by Ritchson.
Nick Santora, who developed the show and serves as head writer and showrunner, has a history on high-concept procedurals with some sense of humor –– and he’s also recently created action comedy series ‘FUBAR’, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
‘Reacher’ could never be described as an out-and-out laugh-fest, but it certainly manages to avoid being so self-serious that it’s less fun to watch. The stakes are certainly high (even if we know that, no matter how punishment he takes in the scope of one of his missions, our hero will survive to walk –– or drive –– off into the sunset), and the twisty action keeps you guessing, and there’s enough action and drama to be found within.
For this season, Reacher has more reason than usual to be careful. Not only is he required to watch his back in the usual sense as he wades into trouble, he’s also aware that he has to make sure no one really guesses what he’s up to, as opposed to previous missions where he’s got an out-in-the-open enemy to battle.
The writing team isn’t necessarily looking to keep you guessing, more on the edge of your seat as you wonder whether the truth will be uncovered. And there are layers upon layers of storyline that work effectively if simply.
Reacher’s not exactly a character who is quippy every other line; he’s more of the silent warrior type, but he does have a good line in grim humor –– witness his reaction to learning where the coffee he’s drinking comes from (hint: it’s a very expensive brand that has a history with feline digestive systems).
And Santora is careful to make sure that this season doesn’t come across as a carbon copy of what has gone before –– last time Reacher had a team to work with, this time it’s a scrappy collection of DEA agents operating without major military backing.
There is still some welcome connective tissue from seasons past, though; not the least of which is Maria Sten’s Frances Neagley, who is getting her own spin-off.
‘Reacher’s directing team, led by Sam Hill, keeps the show looking interesting and stylish, while the action scenes are always handled effectively.
Alan Ritchson is our returning central hero, the no-nonsense former officer who these days spends his time wandering the country and living by his own rules. While the character doesn’t exactly brim with charisma, he’s got his own style, and if it doesn’t lead to Oscar-winning work, it definitely gets the job done, just like Reacher.
Season 3 highlights include Sonya Cassidy’s smart-mouthed, sassy DEA agent Susan Duffy, one of the few people to earn Reacher’s begrudging respect. Cassidy is great in the role, providing the right amount of assured capability and human vulnerability.
Anthony Michael Hall is also solid as Zachary Beck, the corrupt businessman that Reacher comes into contact with this season. While the character might initially come across as a gruff, limited rich a-hole, Hall has more to work with when interacting with his son Richard, played with nervy energy by Johnny Berchtold.
And because the biggest problem for a show featuring a character as imposing as Jack Reacher comes in finding someone who is actually a challenge for him to face, Season 3 brings us Olivier Richters’ Paulie, a hulking giant of a man who is more than a match for the taciturn title character. It’s highly entertaining to see someone Reacher can’t simply knock out, and their eventual clash is one for the ages.
‘Reacher’ continues to be an entertaining action series with a solid sense of humor and a compelling central figure.
Some darker-hued flashbacks add an additional layer of emotion and tension.
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What is the plot of ‘Reacher’ Season 3?
In season 3, Reacher (Alan Ritchson) delves into the dark underbelly of a vast criminal enterprise when he attempts to rescue a DEA informant. There, he encounters a world of secrets and violence and is confronted with issues from his past.
Premiering on Prime Video beginning February 20th is the third season of the popular series ‘Reacher’, which is based on the series of books by author Lee Child. The new season is specifically adapted from the novel ‘Persuader’, and once again stars Alan Ritchson in the title role.
Moviefone recently had the pleasure of speaking with Alan Ritchson about his work on ‘Reacher’ season 3, the direction the new season takes his character, Reacher’s partnership with Duffy, working with Sonya Cassidy, shooting the fight scenes with Olivier Richters, and how it feels to now be the second biggest guy on a ‘Reacher’ set.
You can read the full interview below or click on the video player above to watch our interviews with Ritchson, Sonya Cassidy, Brian Tee, Olivier Richters, and Anthony Michael Hall.
Moviefone: To begin with, what can you tell our readers about season 3 and the direction it takes Reacher?
Alan Ritchson: Yeah, season three is the best one yet. I’m just going to say it. I don’t think anybody’s going to disagree once they’ve seen it all. We go back to the roots of what we love about Reacher, which, you know, he’s a lone wolf, and sometimes he gets involved in situations where he gets backed into a corner and that’s what happens this season. It’s fun to watch what he has to do with that. So, ‘Persuader’ is the book that this is this season is based on. It’s one of the fan favorite books for a reason. I think anybody who hasn’t read the books, just hold on tight because this this one’s a roller coaster.
MF: Can you talk about Reacher’s partnership with Duffy and working with Sonya Cassidy?
AR: Let me start by saying Sonya Cassidy, who plays Duffy is one of the best actresses I’ve ever worked with, and I’m so rooting for her in her career. The only other person I’ve worked with that’s truly on that level is Willa Fitzgerald, who played Roscoe at season one and rightly so, audiences really fell in love with her. I want to see her come back somehow. if I’m right, I think audiences are going to feel much the same way about Sonya. Duffy is an incredible character. She’s somebody who, like Roscoe, is unafraid to tell Reacher how it is and she’s trying very hard to get him to do some undercover work for her, and Reacher reluctantly agrees because there’s something in it for him. It just makes for a great tension between these two characters that are reluctantly working together.
MF: Finally, can you talk about shooting Reacher and Paulie’s fight scenes with Olivier Richters, and what is it like being the second biggest guy on set?
AR: Yeah, I don’t mind at all. Look, I want to really earn it at the end of the day. I don’t ever want it to be easy for him. If it ever starts to feel like Reacher is invincible and untouchable, I think that’s going to be boring for audiences, and we should give him a run for his money. Olivier does that in spades. He’s a monster of a human being. He really put it all out there. He gave it everything he’s got, and he we went for it. The production of the fight that culminates at the end of season three, took three weeks to shoot. It was the toughest, most brutal three weeks of my entire life. I was barely able to walk at the end of it. He was like, “This is the hardest thing I’ve ever done”. Hopefully it shows in some way and the audience really can appreciate how much he put out there. But he was he was great to work with.
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What is the plot of ‘Reacher’ Season 3?
In season 3, Reacher (Alan Ritchson) delves into the dark underbelly of a vast criminal enterprise when he attempts to rescue a DEA informant. There, he encounters a world of secrets and violence and is confronted with issues from his past.
Action hero Jack Reacher is making the leap to the small screen, with Amazon nabbing the rights to turn author Lee Child’s bestselling books into a TV series.
Deadline reports that the project will be spearheaded by Nick Santora, who previously created CBS series “Scorpion.” Santora will write, executive produce, and serve as showrunner on the new drama.
For those keeping track at home, yes, the Reacher character has already appeared on the big screen, in a pair of films starring Tom Cruise as the titular ex-Army investigator. And while 2012’s “Jack Reacher” and 2016’s “Jack Reacher: Never Go Back” performed well at the box office, Child admitted late last year that he didn’t entirely agree with Cruise’s casting, thanks to the actor’s diminutive height.
“The size of Reacher is really, really important and it’s a big component of who he is. The idea is that when Reacher walks into a room, you’re all a little nervous just for that first minute,” the author explained at the time. “And Cruise, for all his talent, didn’t have that physicality.”
Presumably, the search will now be on for a much taller actor to fill Reacher’s shoes. But the creative team appears to be aiming for a similar vibe to the films, securing original studio Paramount as a producer, and director Christopher McQuarrie as an executive producer.
There are more than 20 books in Child’s bestselling series. Stay tuned to find out which ones make the cut for the TV drama.
“Jack Reacher” is getting a screen reboot — because Tom Cruise is considered “too short.”
Cruise starred in two “Jack Reacher” movies, which performed decently at the box office. At the time, many fans of the books by author Lee Child complained that the actor was not tall enough to play the main character, who is described as a hulking figure.
Now, Child is saying he agrees with them. And so, he’s working on turning his books into a television series — starring someone who isn’t Cruise.
“I really enjoyed working with Cruise. He’s a really, really nice guy. We had a lot of fun,” Child told BBC Radio. “But ultimately the readers are right. The size of Reacher is really, really important and it’s a big component of who he is. The idea is that when Reacher walks into a room, you’re all a little nervous just for that first minute. And Cruise, for all his talent, didn’t have that physicality.”
Child explained he wants to take his work “to Netflix or something like that. Long form streaming television, with a completely new actor.”
He added that he wants fans to participate in casting the part. “We’re rebooting and starting over and we’re going to try and find the perfect guy.”
