2019 has been the year of “male actors teasing their new, very dark films by posting cryptic clips of test footage on Instagram with only the slate showing the title of the film.“Joaquin Phoenixgave it to usforJoker.Adam Sandlergave it to usforUncut Gems. And now,Michael B. Jordanjoins the fray, offering an unsettling first look at his image for the upcomingTom ClancyadaptationWithout Remorseon his Instagram.
Directed by antihero action maestroStefano Sollima(Sicario: Day of the Soldado) and written by antihero action maestroTaylor Sheridan(Wind River),Without Remorsewill introduce the world to the first leading screen adaptation of John Clark, a Clancy creation who is not, in fact, Jack Ryan. We’ve seen John Clark played in supporting roles byWillem Dafoe(Clear and Present Danger),LievSchreiber(The Sum of All Fears), andJohn Hoogenakker(Jack Ryan). But we’ve never seen him center a narrative until now. Initially,Without Remorsewas developed for the screen forTom Hardy. But when that fell through, Jordan nabbed the part instead.
John Clark acts as the darker, more haunted, more prone to violence foil to Jack Ryan’s typically conscience-driven agent. And Jordan, based on this first look, seems ready to dive into that grimy world headfirst. In the clip, we see an intensely focused-looking Jordan in military-grade armor brood and look around while projected footage blasts his face and terrifying voices blare out of context. While you may’t surmise any plot details from this brief clip, you certainly get a feel for the vibe of the film – and that vibe, friend, isunsettling. Will dads across the world find this particular piece of Clancy fiction to be too much? Or will they be down to access their dark sides?
Without Remorseis scheduled to be released June 08, 2025. Check out Jordan’s cryptically teasing post below. For more on the Clancy-verse, here’sour review of the latest season ofJack Ryan.Plus,we’ve ranked every Jack Ryan-starring moviefrom best to worst. And finally, here’sour review ofJust Mercy, Jordan’s 2019 drama.
