Jack Ryan is back. Again. The character, created by bestselling author Tom Clancy, had his start in “The Hunt for Red October” and then gained popularity in subsequent films such as “Patriot Games.” Now he’s back on Amazon in a new 10 episode series, simply titled “Jack Ryan” and starring John Krasinski.
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The series is being developed by Carlton Cuse, best known for his work on “Lost” and “Bates Motel,” along with “Almost Human” producer Graham Roland. It’s the latest reboot for the titular Jack Ryan, who has been played by Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and most recently, Chris Pine in 2014’s “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.” Krasinski, of course, is best known as the dorky and adorable, Jim Halpert on NBC’s “The Office.” However, he proved he’s ready to be an action hero when he starred as a special ops soldier in Michael Bay’s “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers Of Benghazi.”
The first season of “Jack Ryan” will arrive in ten episodes, and it’ll be interesting to see if they can make the character attractive to an audience beyond the Dads who still read those books.
No release date is planned, but you can probably expect “Jack Ryan” to premiere on the streaming service sometime in 2017. [THR]