Alan Ritchson’s Next 11 Projects Will SHOCK You!

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It’s been quite some time since the era of “Blue Mountain State,” which means that Alan Ritchson is now widely recognized for his role as the main character in Amazon Prime’s “Reacher.” He has become the live-action embodiment of Lee Child’s popular “Jack Reacher” book series, a role that Tom Cruise could not fill. Ritchson’s casting and performance have been universally acclaimed. His success on “Reacher” has led to opportunities in big-budget films such as “Fast X” and “The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare.

Yet, it’s evident he has a lot more to accomplish. Not only will he reprise his role as Child’s iconic character in forthcoming seasons of Reacher and its offshoots on television, but he also has several thrilling film projects underway. These diverse projects span various genres and themes, though many are still in the early stages of production. Remarkably, Ritchson is scheduled to appear in no less than eleven upcoming films and series, implying that he’ll maintain a very busy schedule for quite some time.

11. Fast & Furious 11

Movie (2026)

The highly anticipated final installment of the popular and enduring Fast & Furious film series, known as Fast 11, was initially set for release this year but has been postponed until 2026 due to a Hollywood writers’ strike. There’s speculation that this tentative date might get moved back further based on comments made by actor Alan Ritchson, who hinted at the challenges involved in gathering such a prominent cast for filming.

As a devoted cinema enthusiast, I eagerly awaited the arrival of Fast X in 2023, where we were introduced to the cunning villain Aimes, portrayed by none other than Steve Ritchson. While there hasn’t been an official confirmation yet about his return, his recent remarks hint at a strong possibility that we’ll see him again when the Fast & Furious franchise regains its speed.

10. The Man With The Bag

Movie (TBD)

In the upcoming holiday action-comedy titled “The Man with the Bag“, set for release this Christmas, action star Dave Bautista (Ritchson) will team up with the legendary Arnold Schwarzenegger on screen. Initially announced in 2023, this film will feature Schwarzenegger, a long-standing symbol of cinematic greatness, playing the role of Santa Claus in an extraordinary storyline where he needs to recruit Ritchson’s character, a small-time crook named Vance, after his magical bag of gifts mysteriously disappears.

It seems that the movie titled “The Man with the Bag” is likely to offer a fun and family-friendly experience, considering its humorous plotline. The film features a diverse supporting cast that includes stars like Awkafina and Ken Jeong. Unfortunately, no trailer or release date has been announced for this production by Amazon MGM. However, it’s been confirmed that the movie will not be released in 2025. Given this information, it’s quite possible that we won’t see the Ritchson-led project hit the screens until as late as 2026.

9. Playdate

Movie (TBD)

Starring Ritchson alongside Kevin James in the main roles, the film “Playdate” seems to offer another chance for the actor to showcase his comedic skills that were synonymous with his character Thad Castle on “Blue Mountain State”. Announced in 2024, Luke Greenfield’s upcoming action-comedy boasts an impressive cast including Sarah Chalke, Alan Tudyk, and Isla Fisher.

As a devoted fan, I’ve been eagerly anticipating the upcoming film “Playdate,” written by Neil Goldman. Although no trailer has been released yet, some tantalizing details have been hinted at. The story centers around Ritchson’s character, who is unexpectedly found to be concealing a secret that will set events into chaos. Initially rumored for a 2025 debut, the exact release date for “Playdate” remains undisclosed, so fans like me must wait patiently for the return of Ritchson’s hilarious performance.

8. War Machine

Movie (TBD)

According to him, this upcoming movie, “War Machine,” is said to be Netflix’s biggest film yet. Scott Eastwood, who will be part of it, also mentioned it. This sci-fi action flick follows a team of special ops recruits battling against an enigmatic, extraterrestrial threat. The cast includes Dennis Quaid and Jai Courtney, with the latter’s involvement being quite fitting given that his breakthrough role was in the 2012 film “Jack Reacher.

In the build-up to “War Machine”, Ritchson has made grand promises about this upcoming sci-fi action film. This means that people are already anticipating it a great deal, even though there hasn’t been a trailer or release date yet. It remains to be seen if “War Machine” can live up to the hype and dethrone Netflix’s current streaming hit, “Red Notice”, which was released in 2021. The question is whether “War Machine” can back up Ritchson’s words with action.

7. Motor City

Movie (TBD)

Alan Ritchson’s busy schedule includes another action-thriller titled “Motor City,” which is yet to announce its release date. The plot details are scarce, but rumors suggest that the movie features Alan Ritchson as the lead in a harsh revenge tale. Notable actors like Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, and Pablo Schreiber will also be part of this project, supporting Ritchson’s character.

In its current developmental phase, the most intriguing detail unveiled about the movie “Motor City” is that it will have very minimal dialogue – as suggested by supporting actor Ben Foster, there are roughly five spoken lines throughout the entire film. Additionally, an electrifying tidbit emerged revealing that the production team was able to incorporate a genuine hospital demolition for some scenes, which hints at an action sequence that could potentially be incredibly catastrophic and visually stunning.

6. Runner

Movie (TBD)

The film “Runner,” directed by Scott Waugh from the “Expend4bles” series, has Ritchson playing Hank Malone, a courier who is transporting an organ for a life-saving surgery for a young girl. However, a ruthless crime syndicate leader also needs that same organ, which puts Malone in a perilous battle to stay alive. As filming of the movie just started in Australia this month, there isn’t much more information available about the plot or premise.

In a positive light, the cast of “Runner” is indeed impressive, with stars like Owen Wilson and Rodrigo Santoro on board. However, given that the filmmaker behind it, Waugh, has a reputation for prioritizing visual spectacle over deep storytelling in films such as “Need for Speed” and “Act of Valor”, there’s a good chance this film could follow in similar action-packed, B-movie territory led by Ritchson.

5. Counting Miracles

Movie (TBD)

The latest novel by Nicholas Sparks, author of “The Notebook,” titled “Counting Miracles,” is set to be another upcoming project for Alan Ritchson. This 2024 book tells a story about a veteran Army Ranger’s personal exploration as he reconnects with his father upon returning home, and it’s expected that the movie will largely mirror this narrative.

It shouldn’t come as a surprise that work on the film “Counting Miracles” is still at its early stages since Sparks’ source material was just recently made available. Nonetheless, it has been officially announced that production on the movie is underway with Amazon MGM, being part of a three-picture deal they have with Ritchson. This could mark an interesting shift away from the usual action roles for the actor; keep an eye out for more updates.

4. Bad Seeds Of Loving Spring

Movie (TBD)

It seems likely that Ritchson’s next directorial project, titled “Bad Seeds of Loving Spring“, has been delayed due to his busy acting schedule. This supernatural action thriller is said to focus on a gunman and a sheriff who must temporarily put aside their conflicts to join forces in pursuit of a notorious serial killer.

As for the enigmatic movie titled “Bad Seeds of Loving Spring,” I wouldn’t hold my breath just yet. At this moment, there’s scarcely any information available about it, and production hasn’t started as of now. However, given its status as a significant passion project by Ritchson, I have high hopes that it will grace our cinema screens in the coming years.

3. Painter

Movie (TBD)

Just as Alan Ritchson enthusiastically lauded the anticipated movie “War Machine,” he has been equally excited about his upcoming production, “Painter.” This American actor is involved in a high-octane action thriller, where he will be joined by Amber Midthunder, known for her role in “Prey.” The story centers around a highly skilled young woman on a mission to rescue her father from a perilous gang of abductors.

Equipped with a screenplay penned by Derek Kolstad, who has worked on the John Wick series, the film Painter is slated for direction by Garrett Warren. Notably known as a skilled stunt coordinator for blockbusters like Logan and Avatar, Warren is venturing into directing. As such, audiences can anticipate Ritchson starring in an unabashedly grandiose, rapidly-paced action film that matches his other genre successes at an as-yet undisclosed point in the future.

2. Neagley

TV Show (TBD)

A captivating spin-off is underway, focusing on beloved secondary character, Frances Neagley, played by Maria Sten. In this new, self-contained tale, Neagley will return to the screen. Expected to debut around 2026, the production of this series has moved at an impressive pace, even being announced as late as 2024, demonstrating Amazon Prime’s confidence in Lee Child’s live-action Reacher universe.

The storyline for the show is largely undisclosed, but it’s known that Neagley’s narrative will focus on Sten as she delves into the enigmatic demise of her friend’s death, classified as an accident. Several actors have been signed on for the production, such as Greyston Holt, Adeline Rudolph, and Damon Herriman. Ritchson is set to reappear as Jack Reacher in a supporting role, though the extent of his participation remains unclear at this point.

1. Reacher (Season 4)

TV Show (TBD)

According to many critics, Season 3 of the popular Amazon Prime series “Reacher,” inspired by Lee Child’s beloved novel “Pretender,” has been hailed as the best installment so far. Given this acclaim, it’s not surprising that the show was renewed for a fourth season before the premiere of Season 3. Although the specific Jack Reacher novel that the series will base its next season on hasn’t been announced yet, it is certain that Alan Ritchson will reprise his role as the title character, a former leader of Special Investigators, in the upcoming season.

Since Season 3 of Reacher just premiered, as of now, there’s no set release date for Season 4. However, considering the series’ usual pattern, we might anticipate seeing the return of Ritchson’s colossal wanderer around 2027. Notably, filming on the new season won’t start until after the production of the spin-off, Neagley, is completed. This isn’t surprising given that both shows share a significant portion of their crew. Consequently, fans may be facing one of the longest gaps between seasons for the show so far.

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2025-04-26 03:13