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 Reacher Jack Reacher Jack Reacher is a fictional character and the protagonist of a series of crime thriller novels by British author Lee Child. After leaving the US Army as a major in its military police at age 36, Reacher roams the United States taking odd jobs and investigating suspicious and frequently dangerous situations. , 23 novels have been published, the most recent being "Past Tense". The character has also appeared in short stories, and two of the novels have been adapted into successful films, starring Tom Cruise as Reacher. At the time Lee Child sat down to write his first