The cast of Amazon Prime Video’s thriller series Reacher has taken the world by storm with its edge-of-your-seat action and nail-biting suspense.
Based on the best-selling books by Lee Child that you can buy on Amazon, episodes chronicle Jack Reacher’s adventures after unexpectedly finding himself in the little Georgia town of Margrave, where he is promptly arrested for a crime he was not responsible for.
To be freed, he needs to show that he is innocent, which means tracking down the natural killer.
Reacher is an American action crime streaming television series based on the Jack Reacher books by Lee Child (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
While Tom Cruise’s Jack Reacher (2012) and Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016) were loose adaptations of the novel, the TV series is a more accurate version of the book, “Killing Floor,” with a few changes made for dramatic effect.
With a talented cast of actors bringing these iconic characters to life, the series has quickly become a must-watch for fans of the genre.
Let’s take a close look at the talented actors who make up the cast of Reacher, how tall they are, and what makes each of them perfect for their respective roles.
1. Alan Ritchson (Jack Reacher) – 6ft 2 (188 cm)
Jack Reacher is a former military police detective who has recently transitioned to civilian life. He is a nomadic sort who travels with only the necessities, including no phone while discovering the country he formerly protected.
Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher in the action crime streaming television series Reacher (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
Alan Ritchson, who played Reacher on the show, is 6 feet and two inches tall, making him a perfect match for the six feet and five-inch giant depicted in the novels.
On his website, he stated that he is 6 feet 2 inches (188 cm) tall. In 2022, he mentioned that he is 6 feet 3.5 inches (192 cm) tall barefoot, contrary to the common belief that he is 6 feet 2 inches tall.
He also mentioned that his character Reacher is supposed to be 6 feet 5 inches (196 cm) tall and that he weighed 235 lbs (106 kg) when they started filming.
Before the series premiere, the actor disclosed his weight of 205 lb. on The Kelly Clarkson Show. He put on 30 pounds of muscle and strength training to transform into Reacher.
The 40-year-old studied all 24 Jack Reacher books to prepare for his portrayal as the main protagonist. Rather than relying on professional stunt performers, Ritchson dove headfirst into the violent battle scenes, taking on several injuries.
Because Jack Reacher is a man of few words, the Smallville star assumed his role would be a breeze in speaking. When he had a scenario where he had to describe a topic in considerable detail, the actor realized he needed to cram four pages of speech into 30 seconds.
Alan Ritchson attending the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards in Las Vegas, Nevada on March 7, 2022 (Credit: Abby Grant / Cover Images)
Ritchson has starred in some films, including Blue Mountain State and Blood Drive, but his performance as Hank Hall on Titans has brought him the most notoriety.
He played Gloss in The Hunger Games sequel and Raphael in the 2014 and 2016 installments of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles film series. Ritchson also directed and co-wrote his debut feature film, Dark Web: Cicada 3301, which was released in 2021.
2. Malcolm Goodwin (Oscar Finlay) – 5ft 7 ¾ (172.1 cm)
Oscar Finlay, the head of the police force in Margrave, has accused Reacher of murder. Since moving there for the job, he has been a relative newcomer to the area.
He takes his time and thinks things through carefully, always basing his choices on the best evidence and reasoning.
Malcolm Goodwin as Oscar Finlay in the action crime streaming television series Reacher (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
Malcolm Goodwin is a household name because of his portrayal as iZombie’s Detective Clive Babineaux on the CW’s hit drama.
The 40-year-old played Jimmy Zee in Ridley Scott’s American Gangster. Besides recurring roles on House of Cards, CSI, and Elementary, he starred in the drama Breakout Kings.
Malcolm Goodwin at the world premiere of Run All Night held at AMC Lincoln Square Theater in New York City on March 9, 2015 (Credit: ACE / INFphoto)
3. Willa Fitzgerald (Roscoe Conklin) – 5ft 5 (165.1 cm)
A lifelong resident of Margrave who has dedicated her life to the police force there, Roscoe Conklin is a fierce and tenacious officer.
She teams up with Reacher and Finlay to solve the murder that the former was innocent of. Conklin is a positive thinker, who encourages his friends to keep looking for solutions even when they feel like giving up.
Willa Fitzgerald as Roscoe Conklin in the action crime streaming television series Reacher (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
Roscoe Arbuckle and Chester Conklin, two well-known silent comedians who both worked for Mack Sennett, are shared by Roscoe Conklin, which is likely a coincidence.
Willa Fitzgerald portrayed Emma Duval on the hit MTV series Scream. In 2017, she appeared as Meg March in the BBC drama Little Women. House of Cards, Law & Order: SVU, and Billions are just a few other shows on which she has guest-starred.
The 32-year-old star has also made movie appearances in Blood Money and The Goldfinch, and she appeared regularly on Alpha House as Lola Laffer.
Willa Fitzgerald at a special screening of Belfast in New York City on October 19, 2021 (Credit: Marion Curtis / StarPix for Focus Features)
4. Chris Webster (KJ Kliner, Jr.) – 6′ 1″ (1.85 m)
KJ Kliner, Jr. is a spoiled brat who imagines himself as the most significant individual in town.
KJ has struggled with mental illness since he was a child, despite being born into affluence and enjoying all the benefits that come with it. He also developed an attraction to Roscoe, who did not reciprocate his feelings.
Actor Chris Webster, from England, is famous for his role as Nixon in the action drama Most Dangerous Game.
Chris Webster making an appearance during opening night of Tiny Beautiful Things in Pasadena, California on April 13, 2019 (Credit: Media Punch / INSTARimages)
The 36-year-old also played John Champe, a supporting character in the historical drama TURN: Washington’s Spies. In addition to those shows, he had guest-starring appearances on Cucumber, Father Brown, and Doctors.
5. Bruce McGill (Mayor Grover Teale) – 5ft 8 (172.7 cm)
Grover Teale, the crooked mayor and de facto police head of Margrave, is from a family of Southern aristocrats.
Though the citizens of his village have yet to catch on to his corruption, he spends much of his time engaged in dirty dealings and little in investigating police matters.
Bruce McGill as Mayor Grover Teale in the action crime streaming television series Reacher (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
Bruce McGill has been in the entertainment industry for quite some time. Performances in Animal House, My Cousin Vinny, Timecop, Shallow Hal, and Ride Along are just a few of the many films in which he has participated.
The 72-year-old actor has appeared in MacGyver as Jack Dalton, as Det. Vince Korsak in Rizzoli & Isles and as a regular crew member in the NASCAR TV comedy The Crew. McGill has also done voice acting for animated shows such as Family Guy.
6. Maria Sten (Frances Neagley) – 5ft 10 ¼ (178.4 cm)
Private investigator Frances Neagley was an army detective and part of Reacher’s military police unit, and she eventually achieved the rank of Master Sergeant.
Neagley becomes Reacher’s valued ally and confidante, assisting him in investigating the murder he was not involved in.
Maria Sten is a Danish actress, writer, and filmmaker of Danish, Swedish, and Congolese descent, who was Miss Denmark Universe in 2008 (Credit: Eugene Powers / Shutterstock)
Maria Sten is a 33-year-old Danish actress known for her roles as Liz Tremayne on DC Universe’s Swamp Thing and Jillian Hope Hodgson in season four of Channel Zero: The Dream Door.
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7. Kristin Kreuk (Charlene “Charlie” Hubble) – 5ft 3 (160 cm)
Paul Hubble’s wife, Charlene “Charlie” Hubble, became embroiled in a counterfeiting scheme. She is fiercely protective of her two little daughters and has an intense devotion to her family that she will go to any lengths to protect them, including telling lies.
Alan Ritchson and Kristin Kreuk both appeared on the TV show Smallville, which followed a group of superheroes. On the show, Kreuk played Lana Lang, and Ritchson portrayed Aquaman.
Kristin Kreuk attending the 2012 iHeart Radio Music Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada on September 22, 2012 (Credit: Norman Scott / Startraksphoto)
Kreuk had her roles as Catherine Chandler on The CW’s science fiction series Beauty & the Beast and Joanna Hanley on the courtroom drama Burden of Truth.
The 40-year-old Canadian actress is most known for being a prominent cast member of the teen drama series Edgemont. She has also provided her voice and performed in computer games like Watch Dogs: Legion.
8. Marc Bendavid (Paul Hubble) – 5ft 11 (180.3 cm)
Paul Hubble, a bank accountant and spouse, is pressured into money laundering by the Kliner Foundation. The season begins with his surrender and subsequent confession to the crime that Jack Reacher is suspected of committing.
Marc Bendavid is a Canadian actor born on June 12, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, to a Belgian-born mother and a Moroccan-Jewish father (Credit: Kathy Hutchins / Shutterstock)
Canadian film actor Mark Bendavid has acted in several other television shows, including his roles in Dark Matter and How to Buy a Baby. Furthermore, he was a main character in seasons five to seven of the fantasy comedy-drama Good Witch.
In the thirteenth season of Degrassi, the 36-year-old had a recurring role as Grant Yates. In addition to his film work, Bendavid has also been on stage in productions of such works as A View From the Bridge and The Madonna Painter.
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Recurring Cast and Characters of Reacher
Reacher has a solid supporting cast, and some characters appear repeatedly.
Hugh Thompson as Officer Baker
Hugh Thompson plays Officer Baker, the top police officer in Margrave who is in charge of maintaining a close eye on Reacher. Baker doesn’t care much about Detective Finlay but loves being in control. He is a bad cop, and things don’t turn out well for him.
Canadian stage actor Hugh Thompson’s best TV roles were in shows like Black Harbour, Forgive Me, and Blessed Stranger: After Flight 111, where he won a Gemini Award.
Willie C. Carpenter as Mosley
Mosley, whom Willie C. Carpenter plays, is a barber in Margrave and has lived there for a long time. He is unhappy with what has happened to his hometown in the last few years and is more than willing to help Reacher and his companions attempt to clear his name.
The character is a mix of two different ones from the original book.
Willie C. Carpenter is widely regarded for his supporting roles as Robert Maxwell on Reasonable Doubts, General Maurer on 1600 Penn, and Kenneth Miller on Devious Maids.
Willie C. Carpenter as Kenneth Miller and Dania Ramirez as Rosie Falta in the American television comedy-drama and mystery series Devious Maids (Credit: Disney-ABC Domestic Television)
Harvey Guillen as Jasper
Jasper, played by Harvey Guillen, is a medical aide who works on Joe Reacher, Jack Reacher’s brother. He can’t believe how many people have been killed in the town suddenly.
Harvey Guillen is known for playing Guillermo in the crazy vampire humor What We Do in the Shadows. The 32-year-old was also in the main cast of the suspense series Eye Candy and the drama Huge. He has been in The Internship, Truth or Dare, and Werewolves Within.
Harvey Guillen as Jasper in the action crime streaming television series Reacher (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
Currie Graham as Kliner Sr.
Kliner Sr., portrayed by Currie Graham, is the head of the Kliner family and the primary awful man in the Reacher TV series. He manages the Kliner Foundation and is well-liked in Margrave because he gives a lot to the community, but he has other objectives.
The 55-year-old Canadian actor has been in many movies and TV shows, such as Hitchcock and Pompeii. Some of his best roles were in Murder in the First, Raising the Bar, and NYPD: Blue.
Currie Graham attending the ABC 2016 Winter Press Tour in Pasadena, California on January 9, 2016 (Credit: Tony DiMaio / Startraksphoto)
Christopher Russell as Joe Reacher
Joe Reacher, the older brother of Jack Reacher, was played by Christopher Russell. He only appears in flashbacks because he died before the story starts. Joe Reacher also worked for the secret service, and Jack Reacher ended up in Margrave because of him.
His mother and several other people call him “Joseph.” In the books, Joe is not a short form of anything; his name is just Joe.
Christopher Russell at The Right Kind of Wrong premiere during the 2013 Toronto International Film Festival in Toronto, Canada on September 12, 2013 (Credit: Christian Lapid / Startraksphoto)
Amazon Prime Video’s thriller series Reacher has received a green light for a second season with the main cast, Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher and Maria Sten as Frances Neagley, set to return.
The new season will be based on the 11th book in the Reacher series, Bad Luck and Trouble. This announcement has sparked excitement among fans, who have eagerly been waiting for the next chapter in the life of the formidable ex-military policeman.
A second season has already been greenlit, and it will be based on the 11th book in the Reacher series entitled Bad Luck and Trouble (Credit: Amazon Prime Video)
We can’t wait to see what’s in store for Reacher in the upcoming season, and we hope that the show continues to deliver the same edge-of-your-seat thrills that made it such a hit in the first place.