Jack Reacher is a fictional character created by British author Lee Child. Reacher is a former major in the U.S. Army Military Police Corps who becomes a drifter, traveling across the United States and getting involved in various investigations and confrontations.
The character has been adapted into multiple media formats:
Films:
- Jack Reacher (2012): Starring Tom Cruise as Reacher, this film is based on the novel “One Shot.”
- Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016): The sequel, also featuring Tom Cruise, continues Reacher’s adventures.
Television Series:
- Reacher: A television series on Amazon Prime Video, with Alan Ritchson portraying Jack Reacher. The first season, based on the novel “Killing Floor,” premiered in February 2022. The second season, adapting “Bad Luck and Trouble,” was released in December 2023. The third season, based on “Persuader,” premiered in February 2025.
As of March 2025, Amazon Prime Video has confirmed the development of a fourth season of “Reacher,” with production set to begin in the summer of 2025. While the specific book to be adapted has not been confirmed, both Alan Ritchson and Maria Sten have expressed interest in adapting “Die Trying” and “Without Fail,” respectively.
For more information, you can visit the official Jack Reacher website at JackReacher.com or Lee Child’s official website at.