Reacher’s ALAN RITCHSON: Finding Your Identity  

As a fellow reacher fan, Alan and Amazon have done a phenomenal job so far! Leagues above the movie by Reachers mini-me.

imagine how it sounds to the BMS fans... our Thad has grown so much. Namaste

This is what makes the podcast so great everyone one of the guests really opens up. They tell their truths and their darkest pain but saying that I felt Laura vandervoort didn't quite open up. I don't know about anyone but I felt like she was guarded not quite revealing anything. I felt Michael was prodding her with each step and even then she revealed nothing like who did you not get on with on the set that cause you to walk out, how was feeling etc,

"a Reacher fan" That's not a thing.

you rock. thanks. please subscribe and keep supporting the pod. rosenbaum

​@@KyokujiFGChow did you get it to leave?

And Jesus Christ is the answer

@@KyokujiFGCcurrently in the middle of it please send prayers for anyone struggling like me and people like you in your past

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He'd be a great lead for an adaptation for Masters of The Universe.

yea.....that got it right this time... i was on board immediately just based on his physical size and demeanor (right there alone p[ut it above the movies) ... also was clear he did his homework,read all the books and took it seriously..... and again hearing that; found myself reluctantly (like most things too good to be true) setting my self up for potential disappointment.... then..i watched the first episode. THEN II COULDNT STOP AND watched the rest of them ....HE FUC=**ING NAILED IT! Brings to mind downey JR. as Ironman....thats liike, unicorn rare kind of perfect casting.... even in this crazy world we are living in, when the universe puts it together, whether you are invested in it or or not... ...out of no where, miraculously you actually get to witness magic... Mr. Ritchson, thank you for utterly tearing Reacher right out of the pages (and my imagaination) and bringing one of my all time favorite characters to life! I am grateful

Tom Cruise acted exactly like Reacher does in the books, but Alan both acts and looks like him.

I couldn't agree more.

@@kermitofsin8283 perfect comment. I don't like people shting on Tom Cruise's Reacher because he is an amazing actor, but his body just didn't fit the character. I'm a skinny 5'10 guy no matter how well i acted i could never be the Reacher we all know and only the real ones know fr

He's a no BS and ''don't give a f*ck'' kind of guy - just like his character Jack Reacher 👌

A genuine empathic individual. Really like this guy and am so glad he speaks openly about mental health. The stigma is awful and it is so unfair. No one would say such things about a cancer diagnosis or autoummune condition. People don't treat people with mental health issues with same level of decency and respect. Telling a depressed person to "snap out of it," is insulting and cruel. You wouldn't tell person who has a heart attack to just smile and think happy thoughts. Riduculous. This actor is terrific and I'm watching Reacher now. It's excellent.

Couldn't agree more. Not going to lie....been facing a dark time myself, call it a mid-life crisis with alot of negative events that have occurred with such a lack of motivation.....Alan, your story hit me hard...as I lay in my bed...not wanting to get up...knowing I need to get up, work out and not knowing how. Your story literally gave me a blueprint of small steps to get the he'll up! Thank you from the bottom of my heart. It has been over a year of HELL and have no idea what my purpose is right now BUT I know I will look back on this year and tell the story of how I overcame really tough times. Faith is also everything...I truely believe things happen for a reason, even though we might not understand it at the time. I am SO glad that you have found your beautiful purpose for yourself for the world. God Bless you! BTW--sharing this video to my husband of 13 years....I am positive he is bi-polar....your story, mind and personality is so much like him it's insane. He is an open book with no filter, but has a heart of gold 💛. Loved Reacher 1 and had no clue of your life and story...can't wait to see Reacher 2 and all your other films. Your an inspiration, Alan. Keep being you ❤.

I totally agree. Why settle for 6-7 seasons if he can and will love to do 10 or more as long as the showrunners stay true to the source material and keep everyone happy in the Reacher production team? Alan is 37 compared to Tom Cruise when he did Mission: Impossible at 34 years old in 1996 and he's doing the seventh film at 59 years old, and Lee Child's first Jack Reacher novel came out in 1997. We all best buckle in for more of Alan's portrayal of Reacher for many years to come.

​@@noeltobitdelafuente5743 i will be glad to see more 26 season dont get me wrong... but its gonna be difficult... so if they made at least 6 - 7 seasons...i can die happy :D

So stupid. He was BORN to play Thad Kastle. No one could ever play Thad like him.

@@dr.wolfstar1765 stupid for you... I never watched blue mountain state because for me the show was really stupid but that is my opinion.... and his character Thad...is stupid and memorable from dumb college bums

@@noeltobitdelafuente5743 Alan might be up for it but his body might not be. He got injured a couple of times and this is just the first season, and he's about the same age Chris Evan's was when he retired from Captain America, as it's an enormous amount of work to look that enormous for the camera.

Totally agree 👍 outstanding discussion

I wonder about the timing of the release of the interview in relation to the release date of Reacher. I am glad to hear some candid conversations. I hope Alan gets to find the work life balance.

I definitely like this interview. Also, they used to work together in Smallville. I remember Alan from there. Maybe because they have a history together, everything just flowed naturally.

@@matty4natty Thank you so much for this it is not often that you have such an intro perspective man reveal himself so humbly it brings light to us all

@@bolindesigns2032 you are so welcome 🙏

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That’s really cool! I kinda wanna read the books now!

Yep, he nailed it. It was like they reached into my brain and pulled out my image of Reacher.

It's amazing 👍🏼 I binge watched it all in one day, it feels more like a movie than a TV show

@@indianpavilion I binged watched the whole season of Reacher in one night as well. I was up til 6am watching it. Lol. It was amazing

@@RkoStunna they just renewed the show for a second season

@@indianpavilion Nice that makes me very happy

Oh ya, it's a great show!

I binged the whole season in one night as well. I was up til 6am watching it. Lol. It was awesome.

@@RkoStunna hahaha man I just woke up for work after only a couple of hours sleep myself staying up till 5:30am watching it.

Jake, you're a narcissist.

sorry friend. :(. Rest In Peace. Don't be afraid to reach out to therapists, psychiatrists (only a little bit... for ADHD etc, maybe some other stuff, careful with meds). Love... and be loved.

Alan, I'm sure sorry to hear of the bipolar battle you've endured, but maybe it can help me better assist a bipolar friend who's also had suicidal thoughts. I was surprised Lamotrigine helps with bipolar; I take it for stress seizures. But I love that you know our Lord; your scripture based insights also encourage me! May He continue to bless you with Reacher; I'm looking forward to seeing more of it!

Everyone in the world experiences depression and cynicism. But at the end of the day our narcissm and dominance takes over "Asim Ahmad". Do not be fooled.

Chazz Reinhold "At 54:30 is he says one time he was coming off of a comedy..." Thank you for the insight👍🏻. I didn't remember him from Smallville or Titans(getting senile, lol) and had not been a viewer of BMS, but I will be checking BMS on Amazon Prime. Watching him in Reacher, I thought , at times, there was this sneaky😃, understated sense of humor, coming from such a big man playing such a bad assed character. Maybe producers were not smart enough to find and offer other roles to him after BMS. Maybe it all worked out. Reacher was waiting for him. That's my story and I'm sticking to it, lol.

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Me too. Such a kind and talented man ❤️

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Seen some of his work before was able to binge watch the show and cant wait to see how things go for season 2 later. be cool to by chance meet him in person later if able to attend a con he at by chance in future.

He really asked a question there at the beginning and patiently listened, didn't he Michelle? And got a LOT of important information about someone else. That was really impressive. He does seem very cool.

Small world that Kristin Crook

He's hilarious and the complete opposite in blue mountain state

Hope you find a bit of happiness for yourself mate love from England 🇬🇧 ❤🇮🇪

Same man. I was never huge about having kids but its not something you can really compromise in a relationship. So a few years into our marriage, we had our first son. I love my son and adore him and I don't think I could ever live without him. But there are moments where I day dream and wonder living an alternate reality where I stayed single. Hang in there man. It's perfectly okay to doubt yourself, or think "this isn't where I thought I'd be today". Just remember being a parent doesn't define who you are. It's only a = part of yourself. You don't have to become a perfect person all of a sudden. You're still you. Best of luck!

While I remember depression since I was 5ish, it tumbled worse after having miscarriages (5+) I'm an only child so O have no biological nieces or nephews. I have cousins with children. One cousin I avoid because her two oldest are the same age my first two children would have been. I use writing to help because it's something I control

I was the fun uncle to my niece. We were like best friends and used to watch shows like Smallville, X-men and Xena together, play video games at home, go to the arcade and explore state parks. It was a great decade long experience, but now that she's in her 20s, she never talks to me. About five years ago, she moved away after finding a female partner online and never even told me. It's sad how people can shut you out. She doesn't talk to her mother either unless she needs a loan. It's super hurtful.

Bro, had to check who made this comment. Genuinely thought it is was me. I feel you.

Hey Phil. Just wanted to say I hope you’re having better days,and get through whatever comes your way. Do you know why you’re depressed? I was diagnosed with BP about 20 years ago. Once I found out why I was depressed, life got so much better. I’ve been depressed from 12 to my 40s,but I’m doing really well right now with the proper meds. I had to get sober first,but I remembered what “they” did to me. I was violated by multiple people at one time(Gg Roped),and one day it all came rushing back. I was 5, and my trust in a caretaker was broken. I think I shut it out my mind because it was too violent to handle, plus someone I trusted handed me over. I’m so glad everyone that I could remember was dead,but I told my mom and she believed me. That helped a lot,but maybe there’s something you can’t remember. I can’t see myself ever wanting to hurt myself again, but I had a forgiveness process to go through. I’ve been to the highest high,and then down to the lowest low. Over and over,and it wasn’t even my fault. I hope your doing ok,and get better. I’m glad you shared Phil. That helps as well. Good luck buddy. Many blessings and peace ✌️

A friend once diagnosed me when I was a few years out of school, with a good job, moving up in the world, etc. He said: You've worked hard to get through school, to succeed, to get the good job, to be moving up from the hard work... and you think 'When I get to X, I'll be happy' but the problem is that when you get to X, you get a short good feeling, then its flat again and you have to set a new X and when you get there, it will be even less lasting - if you don't enjoy the journey, you will not get to happiness by hoping from milestone to milestone. It took me a few more years to see it. Trauma pushed me to the point of some degree of breaking down. And it wasn't obvious what the cause was. I took one summer and my folks helped me. I didn't do much. I did what I could and wanted to do each day. I puttered, but that got some things done - no goals, just go while I felt like it. Then stopping. It got me into a more balanced place. And I got some help to recognize the trauma and how negative I'd been about myself. For what it is worth, success is nice, but its not the entirety of your life. The victory that ends up as a phantasm... that's what we chase to often. Sometimes you need to do that for a time before you look at new aspects of life and maybe find your purpose and what is fulfilling for you.

It’s worth it.

If you ever got to checking it out, I'd love to hear what you thought of it. 🙂

@@soulwarrior Loved it! Watched the while show in 2-3 nights, and wanted more so badly that I watched the Tom Cruise movies to hold me over for the next season lol.

@@rickkarrer8370 Haha, I'm willing to revisit the Tom Cruise because I liked the show so much. ^^

This is much more like how life, people, celebrities used to be instead of so much fixed, political, regurgitated narratives

Yes, when he said you “better know who you are” by then…it’s a lot of pressure.

When she popped up in the show I was like "Oh wow!". I first saw Alan as Aquaman in Smallville, so I of course knew Kristen as well. I wondered if they were perhaps friends or if it was just an interesting coincidence.

Reacher got renewed for season 2