It was announced in september 2014 that tom cruise would reprise the role in the sequel jack reacher. Jul 17, 2014 the tom cruise action thriller jack reacher was the most complained about film of last year, according to figures released by the british board of film classification bbfc. Lee child says tom cruise is too tiny to keep playing jack reacher. The following month, cruise closed a deal with the studios and signed on for the part. Jack reacher series author lee child quits and lets. Nov 25, 2019 tom cruise too old for action movies, says jack reacher author.
All this excitement was destroyed when tom cruise was cast as the hero. Andrea riseborough at an event for jack reacher 2012 tom cruise in jack reacher 2012. The first jack reacher film, directed and adapted by christopher mcquarrie, debuted in 2012. In 2018, the author announced that the film franchise was. The character jack reacher describes himself in the film as a drifter with nothing to lose. Hollywood star dwayne johnson says he had auditioned for the part of the. In this story, former military police commander jack reacher tom cruise gets embroiled in an unimaginative and predictable caper with trite dialogue when susan. This is a fan made video just a guy who loves movies. Jack reacher film gives new zealand viewer too little bang for his buck. Tom cruise is too old for jack reacher, says author lee. Fans couldnt digest seeing tom cruise as a jack reacher. Tom cruise returns as jack reacher in this sequel based on lee childs bestselling novel never go back, which finds the itinerant problemsolver accused of.
Tom cruise too old for action movies, says jack reacher. Part of the reason child ended cruise s jack reacher film series is because he agreed with reader complaints. The tom cruise action thriller jack reacher was the most complained about film of last year, according to figures released by the british board of. Of cruises relatively small stature, child said, with another actor you might get 100% of the height but only 90% of reacher. Exmilitary investigator jack reacher tom cruise leaps off the pages of lee childs bestselling novel and onto the big screen in the explosive. With tom cruise, rosamund pike, richard jenkins, werner herzog. Was there a movie role i really wanted, but lost to another actor. When dwayne johnson lost the role of jack reacher to tom. In the uk the bbfc originally decided to give the film a 15 rating. Jack reacher 2012 directed by christopher mcquarrie. After playing the action hero jack reacher in two hollywood films, tom cruise wont be stepping into his enormous shoes again. Tom cruise is in fine form as the mysterious tough guy from lee childs novels finally reaches the big screen. Jack reacher is an oldfashioned type of guy he doesnt use a cell phone or.
Jack reacher 3 trailer 2019 tom cruise movie fanmade. Lee child, the author behind the jack reacher book series. Jack reacher author says tom cruise too old for action movies. The plot follows reacher going on the run with an army major who has been framed for espionage, as the two reveal a dark conspiracy. Dwayne johnson aka the rock has revealed recently that he auditioned for the role of jack reacher but lost to tom cruise. In 1976, if you had told fourteenyearold franciscan seminary student thomas cruise mapother iv that one day in the not too distant future he would be tom cruise, one of the top 100 movie stars of all time, he would have probably grinned and told you that his ambition was to join the priesthood. Jack reacher author admits tom cruise was too short indiewire. However, being a while since ive read any of the series, i enjoyed this film and the first jack reacher film made as a gripping thriller in its own right. If you watched the first jack reacher film and enjoyed it you will probably get on with this, but like many sequels it isnt as good as the first. Nov 25, 2019 cruise starred in two jack reacher films adapted from childs novels, 2012s jack reacher and 2016s jack reacher. Jack reacher author claims tom cruise too old for action movies. Christopher mcquarries jack reacher is one of the better action films of the last five years. In june 2011, tom cruise was in talks for playing the role of jack reacher.
Too short tom cruise to be replaced for jack reacher reboot bbc. Cruise starred in two jack reacher films adapted from childs novels, 2012s jack reacher and 2016s jack reacher. In the novels, jack reacher is a hero with hands the size of dinner plates. Fall 2016 edition poll image the many faces of tom cruise poll image favorite average. Lee child says tom cruise is too tiny to keep playing jack. At top gear were well aware tom cruise can drive even on two wheels after his appearance in series 15. Tom cruises jack reacher is bbfcs most complained about movie of 20. Tom cruise stars as the titular character in the action flick jack reacher, which was adapted from lee childs one shot. It has proven to be a needed boost to cruises career and a success at the international box office. Jack reacher is the lead character and the protagonist in the series of books by british author jim grant who writes under the pseudonym of lee child. Nov 21, 2018 cruise, for all his talent, didnt have that physicality, child said in an interview with bbc radio.
Part of the reason child ended cruises jack reacher film series is. Nov 15, 2018 a fter playing the action hero jack reacher in two hollywood films, tom cruise wont be stepping into his enormous shoes again. When asked about the casting of tom cruise in the role of jack reacher tom cruises casting as jack reacher was met with severe criticism from fans of the book series, primarily because the disparity in their heights with reacher portrayed as a blond, 6 ft 5 in 1. Tom cruise is too short to play jack reacher, says lee. Jack reacher 3, the third jack reacher movie, is the obvious next film in the movie franchise headed by tom cruise. Aug 06, 2015 jack reacher is a 2012 american thriller film written and directed by christopher mcquarrie, the film stars tom cruise, rosamund pike, david oyelowo, richard jenkins, jai courtney, werner. Emerson has to admit that he cant hold reacher, as no one was pressing charges. Nov 19, 2018 all this excitement was destroyed when tom cruise was cast as the hero. I enjoyed the film but was disappointed to see tom cruise as jack reacher although his acting was very good.
A former military investigator who fell off the grid following his service, reacher soon shows up on the scene and begins gathering clues with the aid of talented defense attorney helen rodin rosamund pike, the. Tom cruise dropped from jack reacher franchise for being. Cruise, for all his talent, didnt have that physicality, child said in an interview with bbc radio. Part of the reason child ended cruises jack reacher film series is because he agreed with reader complaints that cruise.
The army training came in quite handy as he digs into the evidence of a heinous crime that turns out to be not at all what it seems to be on the surface. Tom cruise dropped from jack reacher franchise for being too. Fans of the books were a little turned off by the casting of tom cruise in the first jack reacher movie. Jack reacher is a 2012 american thriller film written and directed by christopher mcquarrie, the film stars tom cruise, rosamund pike, david oyelowo, richard jenkins, jai courtney, werner. Dwayne johnson reveals which movie role he lost to tom cruise. Lee child said he has been searching for a way to kill off the title character, portrayed on film by tom cruise. Christopher mcquarrie did not direct, due to other commitments with another cruise film, mission. Jack reacher is an aboveaverage crime thriller with a smoothly charismatic performance from tom cruise. Jack reacher author says tom cruise too old for action.
I would have much preferred an actor actually resembling the jack reacher from the novels. Tom cruises jack reacher is bbfcs most complained about. When asked about the casting of tom cruise in the role of jack reacher tom cruise s casting as jack reacher was met with severe criticism from fans of the book series, primarily because the disparity in their heights with reacher portrayed as a blond, 6 ft 5 in 1. Tom cruise is too short to play jack reacher, says lee child, announcing cancellation of film series author lee child has announced that tom cruise. Dont expect to see tom cruise star as jack reacher anytime soon, as author lee child says its time for the movie star to. Tom cruise too old for action movies, says jack reacher author. As johnson notes, losing the role of jack reacher to cruise. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Jack reacher author admits tom cruise was too short.
Having read about a dozen of the jack reacher novels i looked forward to this dvd. For me tom cruise was too polished as jack reacher and i found him just not rough or tough to look at. Tom cruise returns as jack reacher in this sequel based on lee childs bestselling novel never go back, which finds the itinerant problemsolver accused of murder, and learning that he may have a. It adapts a character that tom cruise is completely unsuited for physically in the books, reacher. It is a casting decision that has long puzzled fans and critics.
Tom cruise dropped from jack reacher franchise for being too short. Dec 20, 2012 tom cruise is naturally reacher, who in the book is a big guy. Unfortunately, jack reacher didnt reach that feat, nor did it probably. Cruise is out, and the cruiseled reacher movie series is done. According to the bbc, jack reacher is getting a tvseries reboot without the movie star.
Nov 15, 2018 lee child says tom cruise is too tiny to keep playing jack reacher. Paramount is facing a dilemma on whether to embark on a sequel to tom cruises jack reacher, and sources tell the hollywood reporter that the film must do exceptional business in key asian. A sequel to the 2012 film jack reacher, the film stars tom cruise and cobie smulders with supporting roles by patrick heusinger, aldis hodge, danika yarosh. Never go back tom cruise reteams with the last samurai director edward zwick, reprising a character that unwisely forces him to suppress his natural charisma. Critic stephanie zacharek says the film takes itself and its star too. Tom cruise is naturally reacher, who in the book is a big guy. Who should play jack reacher now that tom cruise is out. Part of the reason child ended cruises jack reacher film series is because he agreed with reader complaints. One shot is a 2012 american action thriller film written and directed by christopher mcquarrie, based on lee childs 2005 novel one shot. Apr 19, 20 rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. So he remedies matters by bulking out east and west and walking with a shoulderrolling, submitchum gait as.
Jack tells helen that when he was at the bar, the girl sandy was expecting his name to be jack reacher, not the name he gave her, jimmie reese reese was a former ny yankees second baseman jacks aliases are always former yankees second basemen. Dwayne johnson talks losing jack reacher role to tom cruise. A fter playing the action hero jack reacher in two hollywood films, tom cruise wont be stepping into his enormous shoes again. A sequel to the 2012 film jack reacher, the film stars tom cruise and cobie smulders with supporting roles by patrick heusinger, aldis hodge, danika yarosh, holt mccallany, and robert knepper.
Jack reacher series author lee child quits and lets brother step in. With tom cruise, cobie smulders, aldis hodge, robert knepper. Jack reacher 3 2019 movie trailer, rumors, release. I too have read many of lee childs books, and agree with everyone that tom cruise does not fit the bill for the stories protagonist jack reacher. Jack reacher tv series actor hasnt been cast yet film. The size of reacher is really, really important and its a big component of who he is. Many individuals may be familiar with the tom cruise one shot movie featuring the character of jack reacher. Upon being questioned by emerson and da alex rodin richard jenkins, however, barr demands to speak with jack reacher tom cruise. Tom cruise may very well be the one man left in hollywood who commands the top spot in the box office opening weekend. Nov 25, 2019 jack reacher author claims tom cruise too old for action movies. Jack reacher 3 2019 movie trailer, rumors, release date. Apr 12, 2017 it is a casting decision that has long puzzled fans and critics. Dec 20, 2012 tom cruise stars as the titular character in the action flick jack reacher, which was adapted from lee childs one shot.
The characters creator has decided that the 5ft 7in actor is just. After two rounds playing the exmilitary cop jack reacher on the big screen, tom cruise is. Dont expect to see tom cruise star as jack reacher anytime soon, as. Readers were thrilled to know that the famous novel of lee child one shot was being adapted into a movie. According to the bbc, jack reacher is getting a tvseries reboot. The websites critical consensus states, jack reacher is an aboveaverage crime thriller with a smoothly charismatic performance from tom cruise. Tom cruise is too old for action movies, jack reacher. If you didnt like the first jack reacher film, then definitely avoid this. Jack reacher must uncover the truth behind a major government conspiracy in order to clear his name while on the run as a fugitive from the law.
Jack reacher tom cruise is the tale of a very astute exmilitary policeman. Never go back, which would adapt the 18th novel never go back. After two rounds playing the exmilitary cop jack reacher on the big screen, tom cruise is officially out of the franchise. In an interview with the times of london, author lee child said tom cruise is too old to keep playing the lead in the film adaptations of his book series. Tom cruises jack reacher movie franchise is officially coming to an end. Child describes reacher as 65 and anywhere from 210250 pounds.
Impossible rogue nation, and was replaced with edward zwick. The film stars tom cruise as the title character, with rosamund pike, david oyelowo, richard jenkins, jai courtney, werner herzog, and robert duvall also starring. Jack reacher series author lee child quits and lets brother. Nov 15, 2018 tom cruises jack reacher movie franchise is officially coming to an end. The film doesnt follow on from the last film in respect of the books, but that doesnt affect the film timeline. Lee child, the author behind the jack reacher book series, announced that plans are in the works to reboot. Never go back 2016 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jack reacher formerly called one shot, or alternatively known as jack reacher. Jan 17, 2020 jack reacher series author lee child quits and lets brother step in.