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Its being widely reported that Tom Cruise is to star a 6' 5" Jack Reacher in the movie adaptation of One Shot
Tyrone
Jun 14, 2011 10:55AM
Argh...i hope Lee Child can sleep tonight.
From the Guardian...
He's a 6ft 5in, 250lb saturnine killing machine who travels around the US slaying baddies with nothing but the clothes on his back and the wallet in his pocket. Who better to play Jack Reacher, the hero of Lee Child's series of bestsellers, than Tom Cruise: 5ft 7in, pushing 50, prone to emotional outbursts and regular flashes of gnashers.
But Deadline has confirmed that Cruise is in talks to star in One Shot, an adaptation of the ninth novel in the Reacher series (which so far totals 15 books and 40 million copies). The story sees Reacher initially flummoxed by a case in which a lone sniper murders five people before being captured.
Cruise has long been linked to the series. Before his split with Paula Wagner at United Artists, the pair optioned the books, and Child himself has expressed eagerness for Cruise to take the part. "Reacher's size in the books is a metaphor for an unstoppable force, which Cruise portrays in his own way," said Child, in answer to fans who felt Cruise might be too diminutive for the role.
The film is scheduled to start shooting in the autumn, before Cruise starts work on Oblivion, an apocalyptic sci-fi film from the director of Tron: Legacy.
One Shot would be directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who has also adapted the novel. McQuarrie and Cruise have previously collaborated on Valkyrie and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Cruise won acclaim for his portrayal of an engaging hitman in 2004's Collateral, directed by Michael Mann.
From the Guardian...
He's a 6ft 5in, 250lb saturnine killing machine who travels around the US slaying baddies with nothing but the clothes on his back and the wallet in his pocket. Who better to play Jack Reacher, the hero of Lee Child's series of bestsellers, than Tom Cruise: 5ft 7in, pushing 50, prone to emotional outbursts and regular flashes of gnashers.
But Deadline has confirmed that Cruise is in talks to star in One Shot, an adaptation of the ninth novel in the Reacher series (which so far totals 15 books and 40 million copies). The story sees Reacher initially flummoxed by a case in which a lone sniper murders five people before being captured.
Cruise has long been linked to the series. Before his split with Paula Wagner at United Artists, the pair optioned the books, and Child himself has expressed eagerness for Cruise to take the part. "Reacher's size in the books is a metaphor for an unstoppable force, which Cruise portrays in his own way," said Child, in answer to fans who felt Cruise might be too diminutive for the role.
The film is scheduled to start shooting in the autumn, before Cruise starts work on Oblivion, an apocalyptic sci-fi film from the director of Tron: Legacy.
One Shot would be directed by Christopher McQuarrie, who has also adapted the novel. McQuarrie and Cruise have previously collaborated on Valkyrie and Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol. Cruise won acclaim for his portrayal of an engaging hitman in 2004's Collateral, directed by Michael Mann.
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So sad. Reacher deserves better. Love Reacher, can't watch Cruise.
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I enjoy Clint Eastwood as well. One of my all time favorite actors. In his younger years he would have been a shoe in. However Jack Reacher is not 81 years old, Clint's current age. As far as Tom Cruise I will say that whoever thought of that must have been smoking some serious crack!
Though Tom Cruise is my favorite hero, I cant think of anyone doing Jack Reacher except Clint Eastwood.
Oh not Tom Cruise -- Hugh Jackman for Reacher, Please!
On further thought, Sean Bean would be great as Reacher. Cruise doesn't seem to fit.
However, maybe they can make it work. After seeing 5'10" Matt Damon successfully play 6'3" Francois Pienaar in Invictus, I learned to respect what a pro can do with camera angles.
On further thought, Sean Bean would be great as Reacher. Cruise doesn't seem to fit.
However, maybe they can make it work. After seeing 5'10" Matt Damon successfully play 6'3" Francois Pienaar in Invictus, I learned to respect what a pro can do with camera angles.
I had also read this astonishing piece of news and was appalled...not that I don't like Tom Cruise but he's no Jack Reacher -- not even close. Like Linda, Liam Neeson came to mind as did Aaron Eckhart.
Viggo Mortensen played that slow burning, retributive hero in "A History of Violence" and he would be good. Aussie Eric Bana is closer to the right size.
Jim Caveziel is playing a similar character on TV in "Person of Interest".
But Tom Cruise. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
This speaks more about making money than making movies. But I guess money trumps art every time.
Jim Caveziel is playing a similar character on TV in "Person of Interest".
But Tom Cruise. NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO.
This speaks more about making money than making movies. But I guess money trumps art every time.
Well, it's out now and I have no plans to see the film with Cruise in it. The person I've been casting lately in my mind as I read the books is Thomas Haden Church;
big badass and looks properly worn out.
big badass and looks properly worn out.
Like many here, I was surprised to hear the idea of Tom Cruise playing Jack Reacher. Just the size alone. Plus the style of most Cruise characters is not at all in line with the Jack Reacher character. Maybe Lee Child is right, and the unstoppable force thing will work, but I just don't see it myself. There are so many other actors who could do this and look the part too. Aaron Eckhart was mentioned; I think he would be much better than Cruise.
Horrible choice. I think The Rock would have been great for the role.
I will not see the movie with Cruise as Reacher. That would totally distort my image of Reacher. I won't see Cruise in any movie anymore. But as Reacher is totally ludicrous!
Reacher is a big tough guy with battle scars. Tom Cruise is a pretty boy. Ugh. It's the power of money. I'm bummed too, and it sounds like I'm in good company.
I picture Reacher as a Viggo Mortensen kind of guy. Tom Cruise would just destroy the whole Reacher image imo.
Tom Cruise would be great if Reacher's physical description wasn't articulated so well. Hopefully, Cruise can pull it off.
I'm going to DIE! That absolutely CANNOT be possible!!!!! AHHHHH!!!!!!
Will boycott a Cruise film also.
From the very beginning of my reading the Reacher stories -and I love 'em all- actor Jeff Daniels has always come to mind as my cast for Reacher.
He has the physical stature and the acting chops to shine in that role.
From the very beginning of my reading the Reacher stories -and I love 'em all- actor Jeff Daniels has always come to mind as my cast for Reacher.
He has the physical stature and the acting chops to shine in that role.
Waited in traffic when they blocked off the blvd in front of motor inn, not once, but twice. Police cars screaming out on to road for several takes. Had no desire to stick around and see Tom Cruise. Just can't see him in that role. Ok in other roles, not this one.
Tom Cruise is not Jack Reacher. But that's not the only way the movie betrayed the book. It left out characters completely that were critical to the book and its flow.
having watched the trailer, i have to say cruise just doesn't seem to cut it. Hopefully I'm wrong and the movie will be epic, i love the novel and have read all the reacher books. Unfortunately the trailer just doesn't seem right somehow. Cruise looks ridiculous but i'll give him the benefit of the doubt and hope its a well written movie that follows the books plot.
Tom Cruise is a horrible choice for Reacher. It's just a poor fit. There are many other good choices. When I first heard about the movie, I was excited. Then angry, when I heard about Cruise.
Anyone but Tom Cruise!!! I agree with Flint Eastwood; I have read all the Teacher books but will not go see Tom Cruise!
Jeremy Renner would actually be a near-perfect fit for this role.
Will also be boycotting the movie, casting Cruise as Reacher is totally ridiculous and whoever did it should be shot!
Who would be your Reacher
Definitely Ray Stevenson for me
Who would be your Reacher
Definitely Ray Stevenson for me
Stop whining people. Tom Cruise IS Reacher for all intense and purposes. I love Lee Child's Reacher and have read all his books. I know the book says he's 6'5" etc. I will see the movie because I love to watch movies. They are intertainment, that is all. The movie is made and will be out in December so watch it or not.
Funny thing. When I was well into the series, I had a daydream moment about who would play Reacher if there every was a movie and even though I couldn't come up with a good match, Cruise came to mind as the smarmiest, worst-ever.... seriously.
It's the most comical, horrific sellout of a great charactor and series. For me, I'm glad I don't have cable/dish and won't have to suffer thru dodging the promotion..... Usually I'm more openminded or even grounded but not here. It actually gets worse......:)
It's the most comical, horrific sellout of a great charactor and series. For me, I'm glad I don't have cable/dish and won't have to suffer thru dodging the promotion..... Usually I'm more openminded or even grounded but not here. It actually gets worse......:)
Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher is like Ashton Kutcher playing Steve Jobs...
It's a sin to cast a weirdo like Cruise as Jack Reacher. Seriously. I've been reading these books for a long time and picturing a certain type of guy and to cast Cruise for the role, will totally ruin the books for future readers. A good casting choice would of been at least someone tall and jacked like Vin Diesel or someone- anyone besides a smurf like Cruise! Obviously the film makers have never read a Jack Reacher book.
I can't imagine Tom Cruise playing Jack Reacher. I would have to forget everything I know about Jack Reacher to find the movie believable.
I saw on Facebook that Michael Connolly saw the movie and thought that Tom Cruise was good. People questioned what Connolly would think if they made a movie of one of his books and had Seth Rogen play Harry Bosch.
I saw on Facebook that Michael Connolly saw the movie and thought that Tom Cruise was good. People questioned what Connolly would think if they made a movie of one of his books and had Seth Rogen play Harry Bosch.
Before hearing that Cruise had cast himself as Reacher, I'd buy Lee Child's Reacher series the day they came out. I wasn't remotely interested in buying the most recent book. The casting of Cruise has ruined the series for me.
Seriously, can you see Cruise headbutting anyone and knocking them unconscious?
Other than a Munchkin, that is.
Seriously, can you see Cruise headbutting anyone and knocking them unconscious?
Other than a Munchkin, that is.
I'm sorry, I can not visualize Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher. While noting the obvious height difference, Tom Cruise does not portray the image of a tough guy hitch hiking across America installing fear in the bad guys.
I'm more inclined to see the Alex Cross movie. I can visualize that actor as Alex Cross.
I'm more inclined to see the Alex Cross movie. I can visualize that actor as Alex Cross.
From western PA originally and Pittsburgh locals/buddies say they have seen Cruise around town while they film Hot Shots. This is so depressing. Tom Cruise ain't no Jack Reacher. I'll keep the fantasy in my head and not watch the movie.
If he can pull it off then he's a better actor than I give him credit for.
noooo not Tom Cruise anyone but him. I remember discussing this a few years back with my brother who 1st introduced me to the books and we couldn't decide who would make a good Jack Reacher, though Liam Neeson would be better than Cruise,he's about the right age and height. In reply to Abi I think Clint Eastwood would have been great 30 years ago same for Brian Dennehy either would have been perfect as Reacher. Lee has won an award for best crime writer at the Harrogate crime writing festival (UK) it was reported on BBC news site which also quotes upcoming role for Tom Cruise and how Reacher fans are not happy. And Daniel I agree wholeheartedly not a big fan of Cruise. Why are so many people suggesting Clint Eastwood would be ideal in role of Reacher, yes if he was 40 years younger not now he's too old!!
He is not the right actor for this part. No talent and not physically right for the part.
Whoever said Clint Eastwood, yes sir! Clint is the god I pray to. His attitude would be perfect for Reacher. Someone like Tom Hardy may be able to pull it off, or maybe even Daniel Craig. Neither is big enough, but I could see either in the role.
Will Tom be wearing twelve inch shoe lifts or something?
Simply cannot think of an actor more wrong for this part.
It's so wrong
Simply cannot think of an actor more wrong for this part.
It's so wrong
Ugh, I would actually boycott this film if Cruise played the lead.
But the movie isn't the book. Hollywood rarely sticks to the original, and probably 3/4 of the people who go see the movie won't have a clue about Reacher's physical attributes. Hollywood goes for the boxoffice take. And Lee Child, I'm sure, is snickering all the way to the bank. Once authors sell the rights, they have little control over the final product. Ask Robert Crais what happened when they made a movie from one of his book, Blood Work.
Who the heck is in charge of casting ??!! Can they not read ??!!....Hello...6' 5"....not 5' 5"....please say it isn't so......
Tom Cruise - as stated before - NOT Jack Reacher. This would be one excellent reason to boycott the film. Can't stand him.
I'm so upset about this that I can't even see straight. After first hearing about Tom Cruise being cast as our beloved Jack Reacher, I couldn't even finish reading Trip Wire. It completely ruined it for me. I will never be able to read another Jack Reacher book without seeing a Garden Gnome is his place. Tom Cruise IS NOT Jack Reacher!!
I wish I never knew this. It makes it so hard to enjoy my time with Reacher. sigh As for Cruise in the part? I have never seen any of his movies after Risky Business. I found his "acting" just wooden. I will definitely NOT see this or any other Reacher movie with Cruise in it. I can normally separate the mental picture I have when I read a book from what the movie industry does to the story when they adapt it to the screen. Normally. Just like Interview with a Vampire, I would have loved to see what they did with the story to make it fit the 90-120 minute movie time, but not with Cruise in it. Never.
NO WAY...munchin Cruise to play Reacher!!!! That is not a good match. No way would any fan of the series go to the movie. Really a terrible choice.
Love Jack Reacher but I will NOT watch the movie if Tom Cruise plays the part. If they were looking for someone who is the exact OPPOSITE of Reacher....well then they did a fine job!
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