Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is a 2014 American action thriller spy film directed by Kenneth Branagh. Chris Pine, Kevin Costner, Branagh, and Keira Knightley star in leading roles. The film features the fictional character Jack Ryan created by author Tom Clancy. It is the fifth film in the "Jack Ryan" series but is presented as a reboot that departs from the previous installments. Unlike its predecessors, it is not an adaptation of a particular Clancy novel, but rather an original story. Pine stars in the title role, becoming the fourth actor to play Ryan, following Alec
Jack Ryan (character) will direct the pilot. In February 2017, it was announced that "The Americans" director Daniel Sackheim would direct multiple episodes and produce the series. The series premiered on August 31, 2018, and is said to be inspired by the Harrison Ford Jack Ryan films. Four months before its premiere, the show was renewed for a second season. Many video games based on the series have been made, some based on the novels, some on the films, and some on the spin-offs. In addition, Ryan is a featured character in many of the "Rainbow Six" video games. Jack Ryan (character) John