Jack Ryan (film series) Jack Ryan (film series) The "Jack Ryan" film series is an American series of thriller films, based on the fictional character of Jack Ryan, who originally appeared in a series of books by Tom Clancy. In the series of five films, four actors have portrayed Ryan. Despite inconsistency with its lead actors and crew members, the series has been distributed solely by Paramount Pictures since its inception. Mace Neufeld has produced every film in the series, with producing partner Robert Rehme co-producing "Patriot Games" and "Clear and Present Danger" and Lorenzo di Bonaventura co-producing "Shadow Recruit". With a combined unadjusted
Jack Ryan (character) October", Harrison Ford in "Patriot Games" (1992), and "Clear and Present Danger" (1994), and Ben Affleck in the 2002 film "The Sum of All Fears". In the novels, "Patriot Games" occurs before "The Hunt for Red October", though the order was reversed in the film versions. Additionally, "The Sum of All Fears" is not part of Baldwin/Ford series, but rather an intended reboot of the franchise which departs significantly from the chronology of the novels. It takes place in 2002, whereas the novel takes place in 1991/1992. "Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit" is a second reboot of the franchise and departs