Alan Ritchson, who won the hearts of fans with his role in Amazon Prime Video’s popular series Reacher, has scored another victory with the revival of an old series.
Alan Ritchson has become a small screen favorite since starring as Jack Reacher in the ultimate ‘dad show’. His action-packed Amazon Prime Video series has become a sensation among adrenaline seekers.
But before Ritchson breathed new life into this heavyweight hero on Amazon, he was already making a name for himself on TV. In fact, he has appeared in “Smallville,” “90210,” “New Girl,” “Black Mirror,” and more.
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In fact, he appeared in another popular series over a decade ago. And fans of the show (which has since created a cult following) will be happy to know that the show is coming back with Ritchson back as well.
Alan Ritchson’s first big TV show returns
Blue Mountain State originally aired for three seasons and a movie, but is currently in talks to produce a sequel series, with Alan Ritchson set to reprise his role as Kevin “Thad” Castle.
The comedy series originally aired on Spike (now known as Paramount Network) and was about the fictional Blue Mountain State University football team. Ritchson starred as Thad, a linebacker and team captain for his school’s team, the Mountain Goats.
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paramount networkThe series encompassed all the usual elements of a college sitcom: partying, drugs, and drinking. (Critics at the time likened the salacious Blue Mountain State to another teen cultural landmark, American Pie.)
Although the show was not renewed for a fourth season, it has gained a strong new following since becoming available on Netflix. (The show currently has his 85% score on Rotten Tomatoes.) A fan campaign and fundraiser led to the production of the film “The BMS Movie” in 2016. Now, an official sequel to the original show is in the works.
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According to Deadline, original series co-stars Darin Brooks and Chris Romano are also set to return for the revival alongside Ritchson.
The series is currently being considered for a variety of products, with Amazon Prime Video, home of Ritchson’s Reacher, said to be the most likely destination.
