MissingAlan Ritchsonafter theReacherSeason 3 finale? Well, this might be the story you’ve been waiting for. As revealed viaVariety, thebig man’s next projectalongside Hollywood mainstayOwen Wilson,Runner,has officially begun production in the sunny climbs of Brisbane and the Gold Coast.The movie is set to follow Ritchson as Hank Malone, a high-end courier tasked with delivering an organ to a young, dying girl. With her life in his hands, the mission spirals into chaos as evil forces look to jeopardize the delivery.
Wilson is set to star in the movie as medical courier Ben, a man also under the protective eye of Ritchson’s Hank Malone. Also in the ensemble areLeila Georgeas Kate Baker,Rodrigo Santoroas Damián Zaldívar,Sullivan Stapletonas Josh, and more. The movie is set to be directed byNeed for SpeedandExpend4bles’Scott Waugh, withMiles HubleyandTommy Whitepenning the script.Mark Fasanofrom Nickel City Pictures,Jeffrey Greensteinfrom A Higher Standard,Deborah Gloverfrom G2 Dispatch,Todd Garner, andDan Spilo, are all on board as producers.
Queensland continues to be a growing hub of big-budget filmmaking over recent years, with the likes ofMonarch: Legacy of MonstersSeason 2,Voltron, and theupcomingMortal Kombat 2also reported to have shot there.John-Paul Langbroek, Minister for the Arts, said of Runner’s production in the region, “Queensland is fast becoming the film production destination of choice. From gritty urban thrillers like ‘Runner’ to beachside blockbusters like ‘Ticket to Paradise,’ the sunshine state always looks incredible on the big screen.”
‘Reacher’ Season 3 Was Another Smash Hit Outing
One of themost-watched shows on Prime Video,Reacherhas been a smash hit across its three seasons to date, with the latest certainly living up to the hype. Following Seasons 1 and 2’s “certified fresh” 92% and 98% critical rating respectively on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes,Season 3 alsoreceived a 98% rating, with some even declaring it the best of the bunch so far.After a spread of punch-packing, tesosterone-fueled episodes, it all came down to a nail-biting finale, one that more than satisfied the millions of fans across the globe. InChris McPherson’s review of the finale, he said that Prime Video “saved the biggest, dumbest, most violently operatic showdown for last,” adding, “Season 3 goes out with a bang, several booms, a few crunches, and a strong reminder that Reacher isn’t just the kind of man who punches through doors—hestampedes through peoplelike a wrecking ball with military training.”
For more updates on new movie projects likeRunner, make sure to stay tuned to Collider. All three seasons ofReacherare streaming now on Prime Video.
Source:Variety
