Comments on: Reading the Screen: Lee Child’s Jack Reacher

By: louie lee

louie lee — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 20:41:43 +0000

Jonathan Rhys Meyers would be my vote. His Stature on screen is huge look at Tudors. We haven’t seen enough of this Irishmans talents.

By: Maruchy

Maruchy — Sun, 26 Jun 2011 22:28:30 +0000

I love all the actors mentioned but my vote is for Chance Kelly. Chance Kelly. Chance Kelly. This seasoned and under-exposed actor will bring Reacher to life on the big screen without leaving you with that ‘artificial aftertaste’ you experience after seeing a movie with a big name star. Reacher fans deserve to escape into the story with a leading man that can embody Child’s character both body and soul.

By: Lee

Lee — Tue, 21 Jun 2011 23:55:58 +0000

I think of Jack Reacher and Mitch Rapp, as biggger than life characters. I love both of them. No way should Tom Cruise play either one. I see Russell Crowe or if only Mark Walberg were taller, not the cutsy boy.

By: Book Blog - Likely Stories, from Booklist Online » Blog Archive » Reading the Screen: Jack Reacher Casting Rumor a Real Stretch

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 12:05:00 +0000

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By: Pete in PB

Pete in PB — Thu, 02 Jun 2011 01:09:31 +0000

Reaching back into ancient (TV) history, I envision someone who would look and sound like Clint Walker, polished as an Academy graduate would be, and big as a bear. Who knows an actor today who fits that mold?

By: Pat Vaughn

Pat Vaughn — Wed, 30 Mar 2011 22:33:45 +0000

Look at Josh Duhamel .. 6′ 3 1/2 …late 30′s, played football, worked construction (should have a few muscles left)…

By: david pitt

david pitt — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:27:39 +0000

Here’s a thought: Jeffrey Dean Morgan. He’s almost the right height (six-two), he’s got the right build, and he’s the right age (mid-forties).

By: Cindy

Cindy — Mon, 06 Dec 2010 01:53:22 +0000

I’ve changed my mind and will give my recommend for Adam Baldwin (Jayne Cobb from “Firefly”)…he’d be perfect for the part.

By: Keir Graff

Keir Graff — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:15:28 +0000

With respect, I’d have to vote against Dwayne Johnson. But I like the Ray Stevenson suggestion!

By: Irisht2

Irisht2 — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:12:22 +0000

Another actor whose looks and attitude could carry the part may be to short that actor is Jonathan Rhys Meyers but he is only 5’10″

By: Irisht2

Irisht2 — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:06:17 +0000

Has anyone thought about Dwayne Johnson “The Rock”-36 yrs old. Not sure how his acting ability would be for this role but he would fit physically for Reacher.

By: chilly

chilly — Sun, 21 Nov 2010 17:57:33 +0000

Either Kevin McKidd or Ray Stevenson from the HBO series “Rome” would make an awesome Jack Reacher.

By: terry

terry — Fri, 22 Oct 2010 14:25:20 +0000

Michael Clarke Duncan

By: David Pitt

David Pitt — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 17:07:22 +0000

Karl Urban would be an excellent choice. If they cast him, I’d support your claim to a finder’s fee.

Not that they’d listen to me, but you know….

By: Gina

Gina — Mon, 18 Oct 2010 05:44:06 +0000

Karl Urban.