Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher? Really?
It was a big week for Tom Cruise news. Overlooked in the frenzy over the TomKat break-up was the trailer for Jack Reacher, a film based on the best-selling thrillers by Lee Child. Although Child approved of the casting, many of the author's fans did not. In the books Reacher is a mountain of a man, tall and broad with hands the size of canned hams. Tom Cruise is not quite as physically imposing.
Jack Reacher is based on One Shot, the ninth book in the series. The movie is not being released until December 21, 2012, so there's plenty of time to catch up on the books.
The Jack Reacher Series
Killing Floor
Die Trying
Tripwire
Running Blind
Echo Burning
Without Fail
Persuader
The Enemy
One Shot
The Hard Way
Bad Luck and Trouble
Nothing to Lose
6 thoughts on “Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher? Really?”
Thanks for the recommendation! Looks promising.
I discovered on another site that reading the series in order is not necessary. I’m going to start with “Persuader”, it’s on the shelf at North York Central along with a couple of other Lee Child’s books.
My mother is one of Jack Reacher’s greatest fans – but upon hearing that Lee Child actually supports Cruise in this role, has cancelled her order for the latest book.
Hi, Drasko
Thanks for the information. I’m always reluctant about reading a series out of order so it’s good to know that the Jack Reacher books are flexible.
Hi, V
Your mother is not alone. Online fans have not been shy to express their objections and have created a Facebook group called Tom Cruise is Not Jack Reacher, among other things.
It is hard when a book or series you love is made into a movie and you disagree with the casting. Personally, I have never forgiven Tom Hanks for being miscast in Bonfire of the Vanities.
i’ve read all of the Jack Reacher novels and I just love his character,now Tom Cruise is playing the role.Tom’s my favorite too.This is great!
Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher??? Why not cast Danny Devito? I will not watch the movie. Why would I want to spoil such a great image of Jack Reacher by seeing someone that could never fill his shoes. Huge mistake.