Prime Video’s Reacher universe is expanding with a series order for a spinoff starring Maria Sten.
The Untitled Needley Project focuses on Frances Needley, a private investigator in Jack Reacher’s circle played by Sten. The show’s synopsis states, “When she learns that her beloved friend from the past died in a suspicious accident, she begins to pursue justice.” “Using everything he learned from Jack Reacher and his time as a special agent of the 110, Neighley puts himself on a dangerous path to uncover a terrible evil.”
Amazon MGM studio head Jennifer Salke made the announcement Tuesday at the Prime Video Presents: Trailblazers event in London. Reacher series creator Nick Santora will develop the spinoff with Law & Order screenwriter Nicholas Wootton, with the two serving as co-showrunners and executive producers. The show is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television, and CBS Studios. Although a release date has not yet been revealed, the series will be streamed exclusively on Prime Video in over 240 countries and territories.
“‘Reacher’ continues to resonate deeply with customers around the world, so expanding on its storytelling and characters with a spinoff was an easy decision,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios. he said. “With Nick and Nicholas and our partners Skydance and CBS Studios, this new chapter starring the wonderful Maria Sten not only honors the tradition of Reacher, but also brings fresh energy and excitement to new and longtime fans.” I’m confident that it will bring you something similar.” ”
Reacher, starring Alan Ritchson and based on Lee Child’s Jack Reacher series of novels, became one of Prime Video’s most successful shows. Season 3 is currently in development.
“Lee Child created such a rich character with Neighly, and Maria Sten brings her to life in a vivid and authentic way in Reacher,” Santora and Wootton said in a statement. “Amazon, Skydance Television and CBS Studios have been great partners from the beginning, and we’re excited to further explore Neighley’s story and dig into what makes her unique.”
Sten added: “I’m so excited to further explore the world of Neighly and her somewhat mysterious background. She’s such a great character to play and I’m so excited for you guys to get to know her even better.” I am.”
In addition to Soundtrack and Wootton, the series will be executive produced by Child, Don Granger and Lisa Kussner, along with Skydance Television’s David Ellison, Dana Goldberg and Matt Tournell. Carolyn Harris, Kenny Madrid and Nico Fernandez will oversee the project for Skydance.