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Alan Ritchsonhas rapidly emerged as a preferred casting option for demanding action parts since he portrayed Jack Reacher in Prime Video’sReacherseries, inspired by the books by Lee Child. His newest role will have him exchanging his neat, soldier-like assurance for something somewhat dirtier, as seen in the actor’s new glimpse of hisuntitled Amazon MGM Studios film about a Navy SEAL.
Production began on the new film on January 15, and Ritchson quickly posted a first glimpse of his portrayal of Medal of Honor recipient Mike Thornton, who appears more like Rambo than Reacher with a dirty face and a stained bandanna. In his Instagram post, Ritchson wrote, “Mike Thornton reporting for duty. Day #1 of principal photography. Let the chaos start.”
The film sees Ritchson returning to the direction of Patrick Hughes.after their collaboration on War Machine, with filming occurring in Queensland, Australia. While information from Amazon has been limited, the plot is thought to be set during the last days of the Vietnam War and portrays the events that resulted in Thornton being awarded the Medal of Honor, as detailed in his published autobiography.
Born in 1949, former Navy SEAL Thornton received his Medal of Honor from Richard Nixon in 1973 for his deeds during the Vietnam War, such as rescuing Lieutenant Thomas R. Norris. While there have been numerous action films set in Vietnam that feature exaggerated and dramatic portrayals of war’s horrors, this new movie may aim to offer a more reflective and authentic approach within its action scenes.
Alan Ritchson’s Latest War Film Is Among Several New Ventures
The upcoming film featuring Ritchson in his newest role boasts a strong cast. Joining the lead actor are Joe Cole and HOA Xuande, while the production team includes Sylvester Stallone, known for his role in Rambo, as one of the producers. Although Ritchson’s latest social media update is generating excitement for this movie, he has several other upcoming projects that fans will also be eager to see.
Ritchson’s initial work with director Patrick Hughes,War Machine, will premiere on Netflix on March 6. The film also features Dennis Quaid, Jai Courtney, Stephan James, Esai Morales, Keiynan Lonsdale, and Daniel Webber, and is set “During the last phase of U.S. Army Ranger training, an elite group’s exercise becomes a battle for survival against an unexpected danger,” as stated in the official summary.
Then, naturally, there isReacher– with Ritchson scheduled to appear in both Season 4 of the main series and itsFrances Neagley spin-off series– and his nearly silent thriller,Motor City, also approaching quickly on the horizon. In short, there is much for Alan Ritchson fans to anticipate in the upcoming months, and undoubtedly even more to come after that.