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Originally Posted by Stitchawl
I'm getting ready to re-read the series. I REALLY enjoy this character! If they were going to make a movie of the books, who would be your choice to play Jack?
Stitchawl
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Hi everyone,
I lean towards Sean Bean though he is getting on in years - I think early in the series, Reacher was described as being fair-haired, and I thought of Bean or someone similar.
There are several threads on the Lee Child website regarding this.
Can't help but think that perhaps Dwayne Johnson could be a possible - he has an imposing physique! Bear in mind, Reacher doesn't do a huge amount of talking, so facial expression and body language will be important. (One of the best from the past was Alan Ladd. Can't immediately think of a contemporary actor who did so well.)
Height need not be an issue: if Peter Jackson can make John Rhys-Davies appear sub-5-feet tall for Gimli the dwarf in LOTR, much is possible!
Cheers,