Topic: Who would you cast as Jack Reacher?

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Ok,

so this is a fairly common question amongst the Lee Child fans. I've read numerous interviews of Lee Child, this question is asked in ALL of them.

If you don't know who Jack Reacher is, please leave... Your opinion is not valid!

Nah seriously, for those that haven't read any Jack Reacher novels, I suggest you go out and buy Killing Floor, it's the first Jack Reacher novel and is extremely graphic.

Anyway, I was first thinking Tom Beringer, Xtinct rightly pointed out he's too small. I then saw a photo of him from 2007 and he's a pie now.

But the face of Tom B from Sniper is what I picture. Lee Child reckons a younger Clint Eastwood, even he isn't big enough.

Oh btw, your responses will go completely un-noticed, in fact, if you think about it too much, you'll probably be disappointed when a movie is FINALLY made and its not the person you think will suit the role... (Killing Floor was initially in pre-production stages but was dropped for some reason).

Posted: May 08, 2008, 03:00:57 pm

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Haha - I remember seeing one of the books under your computer, and went wow you read Jack Reacher as well..!!!

My wife and I have thought long and hard about this, and the answer is - there isn't an answer.

It would have to be someone new and completely unknown.

Think about it for a minute.  This guy is BIG - 6' 5" and about 240 pounds of solidness. And there are no actors around that big who could do him justcie. Plus you have his age - 40 something in the first one IIRC, so this narrows it down even more.

As Ben says - if you haven't read it, go read it. NOW.

Oh and one more thing - you don't mess with Jack Reacher...!!!!

Reply #1 Posted: May 08, 2008, 03:42:49 pm

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I think you're right. I dont think there is someone out there that is big, but not on roids, who can act.

Reply #2 Posted: May 08, 2008, 03:47:00 pm

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Pretty tough decision really...

Quote from: Xt1ncT;712624


This guy is BIG - 6' 5" and about 240 pounds of solidness. And there are no actors around that big who could do him justcie. Plus you have his age - 40 something in the first one IIRC, so this narrows it down even more.



I agree, it will be hard to find someone to play a ~40 year old, 6' 5" 240lb ex Military Cop.
Also, the fact that in almost every book he tends to 'seduce' females with his nonchalant manner makes me think they will need an actor who can convey his 'strong & silent' charisma which IMHO will be hard to find!

Reply #3 Posted: May 08, 2008, 04:40:36 pm

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Jim Carrey.

Reply #4 Posted: May 08, 2008, 04:49:57 pm
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Chuck Norris!

I guess Jack isn't black? because that black dude off 'The Green Mile' is a massive unit.

Reply #5 Posted: May 08, 2008, 06:28:54 pm

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in one of the books he is described as "a condom full of walnuts"

Reply #6 Posted: May 08, 2008, 07:23:36 pm
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Chuck Norris!

I guess Jack isn't black? because that black dude off 'The Green Mile' is a massive unit.


That dude is too big, he's described as someone who is naturally big, not really roids and weights big.

Reply #7 Posted: May 09, 2008, 02:06:25 am

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um. this guy could do it. almost.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0005048/

but he needs to look more like the guy on the right.

conan stevens

Reply #8 Posted: May 09, 2008, 08:52:52 am

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Probably hard to find in the current a-list which would be good for emerging talent.  I don't think it improbable, just unknown until they do castiong I guess.

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MrFiskIt;713039']um. this guy could do it. almost.

but he needs to look more like the guy on the right.

conan stevens

Isn't the guy on the right the whatchamicallit soldier from X-Files, and Hercules from Fearless?  He'd make a good Umibozu for CityHunter

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THE ROCK!!!!!!!  He is actually pretty awesome when he plays it straight.

Perhaps an ex grid iron player.  There really aren't a great deal of actual giants around.

Reply #10 Posted: May 09, 2008, 09:39:34 am


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Daz Crawford.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0186743/

He's the right height 6' 4.5", former UK gladiator, ex-services. Slightly younger than reacher, but only 8 years difference.

Look familiar ?


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Daz was born in Liverpool, England. Having a disrupted childhood and broken family Daz turned something negative in his young life to a positive and successful career in sports. He joined the Royal Air Force and through his training he learned teamed work and sportsmanship. Crawford traveled extensively in the Royal Air Force including the Falkland Islands, Germany and the Desert Storm Campaign. He became successful playing National League Basketball (UK) and becoming ranked 10th in the world as an amateur boxer. He was then invited to join the Seoul Olympic Team representing England.

Daz later found his father and began a personal and challenging journey reuniting with his father. After the death of his father he returned to London and started a modeling career. As an extra in film he got the acting bug and took part in drama workshops challenging his emotions and found a new Daz Crawford. He studied at the "Madder Market Theatre" in Norwich England and then onto the "Actors Centre" in London and currently studying at the "LA Actors Centre" the "Meisner Technique".

Daz has done numerous commercial campaigns including Farberge, cast as UK Gladiator (Diesel) for television with producer of Amercian Idol Ken Warick. With a household name Crawford was cast in the James Bond Film "The World Is Not Enough". Some other credits include "Attila The Hun" for USA Network, and major role in Wesley Snipe's Blade 2. continuing to work in the UK as requested Daz loves the art and channels his positive force into charity work for the under privileged children guiding them off the streets and into sports and theater art.


Wow.  He isn't "beefcake" though.

Reply #12 Posted: May 09, 2008, 09:49:39 am


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that big french rugby player that was playing when the all blacks got trashed.

Reply #13 Posted: May 09, 2008, 04:45:59 pm

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Daz Crawford.

http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0186743/

He's the right height 6' 4.5", former UK gladiator, ex-services. Slightly younger than reacher, but only 8 years difference.

Look familiar ?



To my mind Reacher isn't black

Reply #14 Posted: May 09, 2008, 06:00:51 pm

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To my mind Reacher isn't black


And this guy is ?

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o191/DavidDorozsmai/image1.jpg
Who would you cast as Jack Reacher?


Take off the rosies XT.

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And this guy is ?

http://i120.photobucket.com/albums/o191/DavidDorozsmai/image1.jpg
Who would you cast as Jack Reacher?


Take off the rosies XT.
By the looks of the pics on the link you posted.....:
http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4373/dazdc5.jpg
Who would you cast as Jack Reacher?

http://img170.imageshack.us/img170/4373/dazdc5.5e88bab53a.jpg
Who would you cast as Jack Reacher?

Yes.

At least certainly not how I imagine Reacher would look

Reply #16 Posted: May 09, 2008, 11:13:50 pm

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Jack Reacher?

Seriously?

More and more filth is let onto this forum everyday. I despair for the children.























And also desire them.

Reply #17 Posted: May 10, 2008, 02:20:10 am
Immanentize the eschaton

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lobo FTW!

Reply #18 Posted: May 10, 2008, 05:18:46 pm

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/dredge

Saw the movie last night, still don't think Tom Cruise is the right guy to play this role.

In my mind, it's someone more like John Cena (large, imposing & not a guy you would want to play bar tag with)


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Karl Urban


Karl Urban's good in anything.

I saw him in Lord of the Rings a few nights ago and it was awesome.

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Karl Urban


Karl Urban's good in anything.

I saw him in Lord of the Rings a few nights ago and it was awesome.

Reply #21 Posted: January 14, 2013, 01:28:46 pm

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/dredge

Saw the movie last night, still don't think Tom Cruise is the right guy to play this role.

In my mind, it's someone more like John Cena (large, imposing & not a guy you would want to play bar tag with)



Agreed on the Cruise thing but Cena comes over as a bit of duh imo, yeah Reaches a hard arse, former United States Army Military Police Corps major etc but he still has brains with the brawn. Vin Diesel or better still the English actor Jason Statham



Last Edit: January 14, 2013, 09:50:00 pm by Chilli

Reply #22 Posted: January 14, 2013, 09:47:35 pm
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khal drogo guy, maybe the thor actor, not statham. Sean bean if jack reacher dies.

Reply #23 Posted: January 14, 2013, 10:22:25 pm

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khal drogo guy, maybe the thor actor, not statham. Sean bean if jack reacher dies.

Reply #24 Posted: January 14, 2013, 10:23:08 pm