The protagonist of ‘Reacher’ returns to his origins: Don’t miss the trailer for Alan Ritchson’s new action film – Movie news

He November 12 the new film of the protagonist of Reacher (2022). Alan Ritchson stars Playdatean action film but also a comedy, so the performer returns to his origins with this project.

Playdatedirected by Luke Greenfield, arrives this week on Amazon’s streaming platform and starts when Brianan unemployed accountant, plans a quiet afternoon of games with Jeffanother father. The idea is for their children to play together, but everything goes wrong when they become the target of some mercenaries. Brian and Jeff will have to face a whole series of obstacles to get out alive.

Ritchson plays Jeff and Kevin James gets into Brian’s shoes. Alan Tudyk, Sarah Chalke, Isla Fisher, Banks Pierce and Benjamin Pajak complete the film’s main cast.

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A return to comedy for Alan Ritchson

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“When I received the script for PlaydateI immediately felt like it was perfect for him, because we were both looking forward to working together,” Greenfield said about signing Ritchson in ScreenRant last October. “I felt it right away and said, ‘This could bring you back to comedy, man. This could bring you back to the days of Blue Mountain State‘. He is a slightly more realistic character, and he accepted right away. So we got to work.”

Blue Mountain State (2010) is a comedy series set in a fictional university that revolves around the world of American football. Ritchson participated in it by giving life to Thad Castle. This happened before he became world famous with Reachera Prime Video fiction that is a success on the platform and has a much more serious tone.

Greenfield promised that Ritchson will amaze with his work in Playdate. “It’s really going to surprise you”said. “A lot of people cry in this movie. It’s crazy.”