In this episode ofZwick's Flicks: The Ed Zwick Podcast, Ryan is joined by returning guest hostCraig to break downJack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016), starring Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, and Danika Yarosh. As the second and final installment in theJack Reacher film series, this action-packed thriller follows Reacher as he goes on the run with Major Turner (Smulders) after being framed for espionage.
Ryan and Craig dive into Tom Cruise’s portrayal of the iconic Lee Child character, the film’s action sequences, Ed Zwick’s directorial choices, and whyJack Reacher: Never Go Back didn’t get a third movie. They also compare theJack Reacher films to the hit AmazonReacher series, discuss the book-to-screen adaptation, and explore the impact of casting decisions—especially the controversial debate over Cruise’s height.
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