Ritchson Calls Reacher’s Lack of Gym Time Ridiculous

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In a conversation with Games Radar, actor Alan Ritchson, who plays Jack Reacher, has acknowledged the “slightly absurd” aspect of his character’s massive physique in the Prime Video series. While the show features Jack Reacher battling numerous enemies in fantastically implausible (yet always engaging) scenarios, it’s his extraordinary size that stands out as the most improbable aspect. Interestingly, Jack Reacher maintains this imposing figure without any gym time at all.

It’s quite amusing, though a bit far-fetched, that Reacher has such a well-defined physique in the books, to the point where it seems almost unrealistic, as if he were a mythical creature. I mean, it’s hard to imagine anyone looking like him without putting in countless hours of training.

Instead of simply mimicking the character, Ritchson strives to create a physique that matches Lee Child’s vision, as he himself confirms, “I exercise regularly and I aim for clean eating, but I do have a soft spot for cookies.” His commitment shows in his performance, with critics appreciating his portrayal after the controversial choice of Tom Cruise, who stands at 6’5″ and weighs around 250lbs, as the action hero.

‘Reacher’ Season 3 Begins on Prime Video From February 20

The third season of “Reacher” is set to premiere towards the end of this month on Prime Video, starting from February 20. This new season also pokes fun at Reacher’s gym time, as seen in a recent sneak peek where he’s found in an Iron Paradise, sparring with his formidable adversary, Olivier Richters’ character Paulie. In addition to the series making light of Reacher’s well-built physique, author Lee Child has similarly made jokes about it in his novels, and actor Alan Ritchson continues this humor…

As a movie buff with a keen eye for literature, I must say that Lee Child possesses an undeniable wit. In one of his books, he humorously describes a scene where his protagonist rises from bed, stretches, and quips, “That’s my daily workout right there.

Featurering Alan Ritchson as the ex-U.S. Army military police officer turned roaming avenger, the initial season of Reacher begins with the character being compelled back into action after he’s arrested for a murder. Inspired by the novels authored by Lee Child, Season 2 concluded earlier this year and continues the journey of the valiant nomad as more members of his former military group meet an untimely end. The upcoming third season will draw from the seventh book in the series, “Persuader,” where the character assumes a covert identity to save an informant being held captive by a chilling adversary from his past.

As a passionate movie-goer engrossed in the tale of “Persuader” penned by Lee Child, I eagerly anticipate immersing myself in the gritty depths of a sprawling criminal network, driven by my mission to save an endangered DEA informant whose clock is ticking. In this hidden realm of clandestine activities and brutal violence, I’ll uncover unresolved matters from my own past, adding a personal twist to the already thrilling narrative.

The world of “Reacher” is poised to grow past Season 3, as the primary series has been officially renewed for Season 4. Additionally, a spin-off centered around Sten’s Frances Neagley, a private investigator associated with Jack Reacher, is now being developed.

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2025-02-19 17:05