That story allows Alan Ritchson to play an entirely different spin on Reacher.

Ritchson could finally play a more authentic version of Jack Reacher.

More pertinently, it would serve Reacher to be even less chatty than normal during season 3’s mission.

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Reacher must avoid giving himself away, attracting attention, or drawing any suspicion.

“Reacher said nothing” would help with that.

Alan Ritchson’s Jack Reacher and the Persuader book cover in front of an explosion.

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Alan Ritchson as Reacher with Lee Child book covers

Reacher follows Jack Reacher, a former military police investigator, as he navigates civilian life. Without a phone and carrying minimal belongings, Reacher drifts across the country, experiencing the nation he once served, and encounters intriguing challenges along the way.

Alan Ritchson smiling as Jack Reacher in Reacher season 2, episode 4.

Alan Ritchson wearing a suit as Reacher.

Alan Ritchson’s Jack Reacher with the former members of the 110th Special Investigation Unit

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