Jack Reacher, From Scorpion EP, Gets Series Order at Amazon Prime
Jack Reacher is officially Amazon Prime-bound.
The streamer has formally handed a series order to Jack Reacher, based on the character from Lee Child’s best-selling novels. The announcement was made by Amazon boss Jennifer Salke on Tuesday at Amazon’s portion of the Television Critics Association winter press tour.
Season 1 will be based on the first Jack Reacher novel, 1997’s The Killing Floor. Nick Santora (Scorpion) is attached to write and serve as showrunner. Child is also an EP.
“Lee Child has created an incredible character and world,” Santora said in a statement. “It will be the goal of every writer, producer, actor, executive and crew member to capture the essence of Mr. 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. He is the pulse of Reacher.”
Added Child, “It’s been great so far, but really, the fun starts here. By now I know these guys, and Reacher is in the perfect hands, believe me.”
In the Jack Reacher novels, the title character is a former military policeman who now roams the United States taking odd jobs. Tom Cruise starred as Reacher in two films: Jack Reacher, released in 2012, and the sequel Jack Reacher: Never Go Back, released in 2016.
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“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 series,” Salke said. “We look forward to expanding the of the Jack Reacher universe and bringing more thrilling action to our Amazon Prime Video audience.”
Am I the only one who has always thought that Jack Reacher just sounds like the porn version of Jack Ryan?
Why yes, yes you are.
The show will live or die based on who they cast as a lead. I’m glad Child is on board as an EP so here’s hoping he has a voice in the room when it comes time for casting. Can’t wait.
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YES!! I have read all the Reacher books, & Tom Cruise is NOT who one would picture if you read them. Certainly hope that the role goes to someone who more physically fits the character in the books!
Cruise has already ruined Reacher for me! I’ll never be able to read another Reacher novel without the image of tiny Tom n my head
For some reason, when I’m reading the books, I always picture John Cena as Jack.
Let’s hope they cast someone over 6 feet tall. Cruise was always a poor choice for this role for many reasons other than than the fact that he’s barely five-nine.
For the love, cast the human giant in this role that is described in every single novel, or every discussion about Jack Reacher the series will be about how he doesn’t resemble the character in the book. There are plenty of actors that fit the bill, or come close.
Super excited! I love Jack Ryan and if they can make Jack Reacher just as good then I am on board!
Now who to cast as Jack?
Jim Caviezel would be perfect for Reacher
Watched him in person of interest & I’ve read all Jack Reacher’s series. Jim has that “inscrutable” look.
Not a bad choice, however personally Henry Cavill, Hugh Jackman, Nikolai Coster-Waldau or Tom Welling (he’s so changed since smallville) would all be good possibilies.
There are not really too many 6ft 4in 250lb actors built like “hazelnuts in a condom”, (direct quote from one of the novels, I forget which.) :P
Anyone will be better than Tom Cruise.
Welling or Caviezel are solid choices!
I am thinking Skarsgard too
That would be a beauty of a choice. Since they are going all the way back to the beginning, they’ll want a younger guy too.
I hadn’t thought of Tom Welling, but like that idea. I was initially thinking of Jared Padalecki.
Cavaziel. Great choice but only 6ft1. and too slight. Maybe Chris Hemsworth or Joe Manganiello? Still like the idea of cavaziel, so brooding.
Elizabeth Seman….excellent choice!!
Cruise was a horrible choice to play Jack Reacher. I hope this series has better casting.
My vote goes to John Cena. I hope they make it better than the books. I read The Killing Floor and thought it was a bit ridiculous, but as a premise for a series, it has potential.
Jason Momoa would be a wonderful Jack, he has the walk and look!
Who is going to play Jack Reacher?
In the books Reacher is 6’5″ and 250 lbs. Let’s hope the actor playing the lead will be taller than 5’7″ tiny Tom Cruise!
I’d LOVE to see Sullivan Stapleton play reacher. I know… he’s a bit dry in Blindspot, but I think that’s more the character than anything. If you’ve seen Strike Back, you’ll know what I mean.
He does inscrutable, he does sexy, kamikaze, funny, and serious very, very well.
Philip Winchester would be amazing, too!
Just make sure to cast the Reacher role properly! None of this Tom Cruise 5ft midget garbage! Worst of all was Lee Child insulting us fans of the books by backing the studio selecting Tom Cruise, hope all those £ you made were worth it!
I would be more focused on the writing than the casting. The books are awesome.. but who cares if the lead character is 5’7″ or 6.5″ ? its not really important to the character..I care more that the writers get the skillset, backstory, and personality right and translate the stories into compelling TV. So far the Amazon series I have watched have been great ( Bosch, Jack Ryan, etc).. I hope their success continues with this one.
Part of his character and demeanour is his physical size and shape. Casting should be about the right actor matching the character rather than who’s the biggest box office pull to get bums on seats. There are loads of good up and coming actors that would be brilliant as Jack Reacher
Who will play Jack reacher?
Joel Kinnaman (Suicide Squad) 6’3″
Armie Hammer (The Man from U.N.C.L.E.) 6’4″
Both great actors with the physical size to match
When is the series due to start
I can see Martin Johnson ex England rugby captain as Reacher
Jason Momoa
I’ve been reading for over 10 years on this series and I always pictured something like Marv (Mickey Rourke) from Sin City. Give it a look and tell me what you think.
Henry Cavill, Jason Momoa or John Cena
Thomas Jane would be excellent.
I think Tom Burke would be fantastic as Jack reacher in new series
Kevin Durand!! He is 6’6” and he is great at acting cruel and ruthless. Not that well known, so he will be easier to believe. Tom Cruise is great but you can never really forget that it is him.
The better question, “was Tom Cruise right for the role of Jack Reacher”? NO WAY!! This new choice makes sense and, I think will be a major success!!