Alan Ritchson almost lost the role of Jack Reacher after cheating during an important screen test, but ultimately managed to secure the role. Reacher is Prime Video’s golden child, with season 3 currently filming after season 2’s impressive viewership. Season 3 is based on Lee Child’s novel Persuader and continues Reacher’s non-linear approach to adapting the story.
Alan Ritchson seemed to have no trouble playing the role of Jack Reacher, bringing Lee Child’s character to life with his near-perfect physical description of the 6’5″ mercenary. But getting the role is never a sure thing for the actor, in fact, it was the result of a “competitive” and nerve-wracking audition process, with the actor admitting that he almost got rejected after “cheating” during a screen test. is speaking. .
Reacher TV-MA Action Crime Drama Release Date February 4, 2022 Creator Nick Santora Cast Alan Ritchson, Maria Sten, Malcolm Goodwin, Willa Fitzgerald Season 2
Appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, Ritchson recalled:
