Amazon seems to be doing great with its action thriller TV shows, and after giving the breakout hit Reacher an early season 4 renewal , the company is trying to get a Jack Ryan movie off the ground...
even though the show ended last year. The news ( via Variety ) dropped on October 30, confirming that Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Television, and Skydance were all in on the idea, as their partnership (which extends beyond Jack Ryan) has been a profitable one so far. The announcement may come as a surprise, but it's not strange to see TV shows wrap up only to return shortly afterwards as movies.
In the middle of the era of endless content everywhere, it really shouldn't be shocking to anyone. Anyhow, John Krasinski, who's been busy in recent years as writer-director (A Quiet Place, IF), is set to return in the titular role alongside Wendell Pierce, who recently wrapped up work on James Gunn's Superman , playing Daily Planet honcho Perry White. Michael Kelly, who just showed up in HBO's The Penguin , is in talks to reprise his role too.
So, who's directing? It appears the powers that be aren't taking any chances, as season 2 veteran Andrew Bernstein (Ozark, The Outsider) will take over. The script reportedly comes from Aaron Rabin, co-executive producer and writer on the fourth and last season of the successful series. Additionally, John Krasinski and Allyson Seeger are producing via Sunday Night.
Skydance's David Ellison and Dana Goldberg will be directly involved, executive p.
