ALAN RITCHSON Talks About Landing REACHER & His Thoughts Surpassing TOM CRUISE #insideofyou #reacher

💪 Alan Ritchson gives his honest take on why his version of Jack Reacher is more true compared to Tom Cruise’s portrayal.

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Jack Reacher himself, Alan Ritchson (Reacher, Blue Mountain State) joins me this week to bravely discuss his battle with bipolarism and the struggle in finding his true identity in Hollywood. Alan and I talk about being a better fit for Jack Reacher compared to past actors, hitting rock-bottom mentally, and the intense filming schedule of Amazon Prime Video’s Reacher.

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ALAN RITCHSON Talks About Landing REACHER And His Thoughts Surpassing TOM CRUISE #insideofyou

[RJTrezise]

"the comedy thst no-one saw" that he refers to is Blue Mountain State. Fucking hilarious and it is criminal that it didn't get the attention it deserved. Alan's character was the soul of the show imo

[jwoellhof]

I enjoyed Tom's version of Reacher immensely, but as soon as I saw this mountain strolling towards the diner, i just grinned knowing this was going to be fun. Binged all 8 episodes, loved everyone, great job all around.

[odinthorson]

I binged all 8 episodes. The casting was terrific for this show. Very entertaining.

[AlphaCentauri]

The opening sequence where Reacher just stares and scares the guy abusing his girlfriend sells the entire show. Terrific acting by Alan.

[brandonrose]

I'm glad Alan is starting to get the recognition he deserves, he is a great actor in both serious and comedic roles!

Loved him since blue mountain state

[mistermastermind]

Tom Cruise bringing "visibility" to the role is quite true though. I would never had known the existence of the Jack Reacher character and the fact that he's tall in the books. So seeing the casting of Alan in the series made me excited for it. Enjoyed the first season a lot.

[BishjamIC]

The fight choreography was phenomenal, Reacher fought like the just behemoth he's portrayed in the books as. The intelligence of the portrayal was impressive as well. The show was great overall. The fact that it was based on the first book with all the exposition, just so well done.

[alphacuz]

In the midst of coked up teenagers and DC anti-hero series, this series was brilliant. No bs, just good old fashion action/drama.

[saads]

Alan's been great since he played Arthur Curry Aquaman on Smallville. He killed it as Hawk in Titans. He looks good as Reacher.

[obslam]

I just finished watching all the episodes and this guy was brilliant. I genuinely couldn't see anyone else do this role as good as him. Can't wait for them to release the second season.

[aliciainwonderland]

I loved Alan in Blue Mountain State! He is so great as Jack Reacher! Loved the show can't wait for season 2.

[mizer]

He is a perfect Jack Reacher, and really great in the show. I really hope they do a season 2.

[fullmetal]

Alan killed it as Reacher, absolutely loved this show and I can't wait for season two.

[WillieD]

I remember reading the books and thinking, Tom Cruise...what? Then when I saw the trailers for this show on Amazon I was blown away. Alan is almost exactly as Reacher is described in the books. I loved the show and can't wait to see more Reacher and just more of him in general, he's awesome 👏🏽

[kevinandrewsphoto]

My wife and I loved this show. And Alan honestly held the whole thing together. Don’t remember a movie/tv show experience where you actually believed the lead actor was capable of everything the character did. Don’t think there’s an actor who’s been as built as Alan was for this. Sure, there have been ex wrestlers or weight lifters. The rock, John Cena, Arnold. But this was an actor who got in this shape. So it was a completely new experience.

[SeptienPatterson]

I binged Reacher over two days. Ritchson captured the character perfectly. I'm reading the first book, and I can see Alan when I'm reading Jack's parts.

[GeorgiaJakes]

I think all of the casting was spot on - even the supporting cast. I’ve read the novels since my early twenties. Huge fan of Lee Child and half in love with Reacher in the novels. Always checking out hitchhikers as I drive by imagining picking up him up.
Now all I can imagine is Alan. Perfect!
Good to hear that there is light at the end of the tunnel with depression. Never had issues until a few years ago and unknowingly exposed to toxic mold at medical clinic I started 10 years earlier. The office next door sustained water damage which damaged the adjoining wall between our practices. Lost my health and then my career that I’d worked 20 years for success. All gone in a matter of months, along with my husband of 20 years. Depression is insidious. No one is immune. So thankful for your current success and happiness. Best series I’ve seen in a long time. My father is terminally ill so we got up at 5 am the day it streamed to watch the series since we are both big fans of the books. We watched it 3 times through before Covid landed him back in the hospital. It even had our favorite song in it Crazy by Patsy Cline. I bought him the cd when I was in college for us to enjoy when he drove 14 hours every weekend for me to play pro fast pitch softball and try out for the Olympics back in the day. Great memories. Priceless.

[PropheticCoachTheresa]

Alan did SUCH a great job with this role. He deserves all the blessings he's getting!

[TC-rwkf]

Other than Cruise being 5, 7. He did the part justice. At least somebody took the books to the screen. I saw the new series and it was done very well...

[travishutchison]

Ever since BMS I watch everything Ritchson does. Binged this over two nights and I'm still upset they didn't make the season twice as long.