Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back

Teaser poster with alternate title
Directed by Edward Zwick
Produced by
Screenplay by
Based on Never Go Back 
by Lee Child
Starring
Music by Henry Jackman[1]
Cinematography Oliver Wood
Production
companies
Distributed by Paramount Pictures
Release dates
  • October 21, 2016 (2016-10-21)
Country United States
Language English
Budget $96 million[2]

Jack Reacher: Never Go Back is an upcoming 2016 American action thriller film directed by Edward Zwick and written by Zwick and Marshall Herskovitz. It is a sequel to 2012 film Jack Reacher. The film stars Tom Cruise, Cobie Smulders, Danika Yarosh, Aldis Hodge, Patrick Heusinger, and Holt McCallany. Principal photography began on October 20, 2015 in New Orleans. The film is scheduled to be released on October 21, 2016.

Cast

Production

While Jack Reacher was intended to be a tent-pole for a film series, it was initially reported that a sequel would be unlikely due to its lackluster run at the North American box office.[10] However, in February 2013, the possibility of a sequel became more likely after the film surpassed a gross of $200 million worldwide.[11] On December 9, 2013, it was announced that Paramount Pictures and Skydance Productions are moving forward with the development of a sequel reportedly based upon the 2013 Jack Reacher novel, Never Go Back.[12]

On May 14, 2014, it was reported that Tom Cruise will reprise his role as Jack Reacher.[13]

On May 19, 2015, Deadline reported that Edward Zwick would re-team with Cruise, Zwick would direct the film and rewrite the script along with Marshall Herskovitz, last scripted by Richard Wenk. Zwick and Cruise worked together in The Last Samurai before.[14] On August 14, 2015, Cobie Smulders was added to the cast to play the female lead.[3] On September 15, Danika Yarosh signed on to star in the film.[4] On September 17, Aldis Hodge was added to the cast for an unspecified role.[5] On September 22, Patrick Heusinger was cast in the film in the villain role.[6] On October 20, Holt McCallany joined the film along with Austin Hebert.[7] On November 12, 2015, Robert Catrini joined the film for an unknown role.[8] On January 20, 2016, Robert Knepper was cast as General Harkness, a retired general and currently CEO of a private military firm.[9]

Principal photography on the film began on October 20, 2015 in New Orleans, Louisiana.[15] On November 23, 2015, filming took place in Baton Rouge.[16] In January 2016, filming also took place in St. Francisville.[17]

Henry Jackman is attached to compose the films music, making this Zwick's first film since Blood Diamond (2006) not to be scored by James Newton Howard.

Release

In September 2015, Paramount set Jack Reacher: Never Go Back for an October 21, 2016 release.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "Henry Jackman to Score ‘Jack Reacher: Never Go Back’". Film Music Reporter.
  2. ↑ "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back (2016)". The Numbers.
  3. 1 2 Sneider, Jeff; Verhoeven, Beatrice (August 14, 2015). "‘Avengers’ Star Cobie Smulders Poised to Join Tom Cruise in ‘Jack Reacher 2’ (Exclusive)". thewrap.com. Retrieved August 16, 2015.
  4. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (September 15, 2015). "‘Jack Reacher’: ‘Heroes Reborn’ Actress Eyed to Join Tom Cruise (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  5. 1 2 Kroll, Justin (September 17, 2015). "‘Jack Reacher 2’ Eyes ‘Straight Outta Compton’ Actor (EXCLUSIVE)". variety.com. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  6. 1 2 Kit, Borys (September 22, 2015). "Tom Cruise's 'Jack Reacher 2' Finds Its Villain". hollywoodreporter.com. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  7. 1 2 3 Kroll, Justin (October 20, 2015). "‘Jack Reacher’: Holt McCallany Rounds Out Cast of Tom Cruise’s Sequel". variety.com. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  8. 1 2 A. Lincoln, Ross (November 12, 2015). "Robert Catrini Joins ‘Jack Reacher’ Sequel; Will Yun Lee Set For ‘She Has A Name’". deadline.com. Retrieved November 14, 2015.
  9. 1 2 Lincoln, Ross A. (January 20, 2016). "Robert Knepper Cast In 'Jack Reacher: Never Go Back'". Deadline. Retrieved January 22, 2016.
  10. ↑ McClintock, Pamela (January 14, 2013). "Tom Cruise's 'Jack Reacher' Unlikely to Get Sequel". The Hollywood Reporter. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  11. ↑ Trumbore, Dave (February 22, 2013). "JACK REACHER Sequel Possibly in the Works at Paramount and Skydance". Collider.com. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  12. ↑ Fleming, Jr., Mike (December 9, 2013). "Jack Reacher’s Back; Tom Cruise Developing New Bestseller ‘Never Go Back’". Deadline.com. Penske Media Corporation. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  13. ↑ "Jack Reacher 2 Movie To Bring Back ‘Top Gun’ Star Tom Cruise With A ‘Teenage Female Sidekick’ Based On Lee Child’s Novel ‘Never Go Back’". kpopstarz.com. May 14, 2014. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  14. ↑ Fleming Jr, Mike (May 19, 2015). "Ed Zwick In Talks To Direct ‘Jack Reacher’ Sequel". deadline.com. Retrieved May 24, 2015.
  15. ↑ Evry, Max (October 20, 2015). "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back Begins Filming with Tom Cruise". comingsoon.net. Retrieved October 21, 2015.
  16. ↑ "‘Jack Reacher 2: Never Go Back’ Casting Call for Military in Baton Rouge". projectcasting.com. November 11, 2015. Retrieved November 12, 2015.
  17. ↑ Erica, Ells (January 8, 2016). "Extras Casting Information for "Jack Reacher 2: Never Go Back" in NOLA - Auditions Free". Auditions Free. Retrieved January 11, 2016.
  18. ↑ McNary, Dave (September 2, 2015). "Tom Cruise’s ‘Jack Reacher 2’ Set for October 2016 Release". variety.com. Retrieved September 6, 2015.

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