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The Next Jack Ryan Is ...

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Trade News | October 14, 2009 | Comments (17)

I can’t say how many times now we’ve heard and posted news about a possible extension of the Jack Ryan franchise. At one point, Sam Raimi was apparently in the running to direct the next sequel, which was aiming to go younger. In fact, back in March, I a little too presciently wrote:

No word yet on who might be cast as the younger Jack Ryan, although I’m sure somebody will start a scurrilous rumor that Chris Pine is up for the part.

Well, fuck me in the armpit. Another worst-case-scenario prediction of mine has come true: Chris Pine is in negotiations to take over the role, from Alec Baldwin and Harrison Ford before him. Hossein Amini (KIllshot, The Four Feathers) has submitted his script — it’s an original one, not based on a Tom Clancy novel.

Of course, my worst-case-scenario prediction isn’t as worst-case as it once was, having seen and appreciated Pine in Star Trek (back when I made the prediction, I’d only seen him in that Lindsey Lohan movie). Still, he doesn’t really seem to suit the part, but then again, neither did Ben Affleck. Granted, Ben Affleck was a terrible Jack Ryan. In fact, now that the Cold War is over, the entire Jack Ryan concept feels kind of dated to me.

Meanwhile, Pine is quite the star these days. In addition to an expected Star Trek sequel, Pine has also signed on to Ridley Scott’s Unstoppable and, just this week, to D.J. Caruso’s (Eagle Eye) The Art of Making Money.


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Comments

I may never forgive you for that headline.

Posted by: TK at October 14, 2009 11:37 AM

Who?

All I can think of is Jake Ryan....

Posted by: Kate at October 14, 2009 11:45 AM

Alec Baldwin was the best Jack Ryan. Harrison was pretty good but really was just a little old for the role. And Affleck and company managed to screw up the best book in the entire series. Despite what Slim says Pine did not screw up as Kirk and he is closer to the proper age than Ford so I guess I'm cautiously optimistic.

Posted by: ed newman at October 14, 2009 11:45 AM

So far, Chris Pine, despite being so stupid-pretty that I can hardly bear to look at him, has been really, really good in every role I've seen him in.

He completely charmed me as James Kirk, and I was so sour on that movie I would have bet my house that could never happen.

So, even though I could care less about Jack Ryan (they were all losers after the one with Baldwin, IMO), I wish Chris Pine many more roles and much success, because he's a good actor.

Posted by: Jerce at October 14, 2009 12:00 PM

While I'm sick of the whole Jack Ryan franchise myself, Chris Pine is not a bad choice at all. He certainly impressed me in Star Trek, and I heard he was decent in Bottle Shock, so good for him.

Posted by: Brie at October 14, 2009 12:09 PM

What about Chris Pine's breakout role in Princess Diaries 2? That's what I always think of him as.

Posted by: Empress of All the Russias at October 14, 2009 12:29 PM

Despite what Slim says Pine did not screw up as Kirk and he is closer to the proper age than Ford so I guess I'm cautiously optimistic.

Posted by: ed newman at October 14, 2009 11:45 AM

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What is he paying you off or something? The guy is an IDIOT, and he's made my list, FOR LIFE. Stop riding his jock.

PS: The only Jack Ryan is Alec Baldwin, Solo really never fit in that role to me.

Posted by: BarbadoSlim at October 14, 2009 12:37 PM

I loved the Hunt for Red October and Red Storm Rising. Shortly thereafter, the Clancy books just started going south for me. It was a doubly cruel blow shortly thereafter when spooky storyteller Dean Koontz found both hair and Jesus hiding under the same paycheck.
As for the Jack Ryan movies; they wanted Indy, they got Alec, and he was great, along with Connery and Glenn, and the Poledouris score made up for the ultra-shiny sci-fi sub interiors. After that, however, no submarines, no Alec, no pulse.

Posted by: laredo at October 14, 2009 1:00 PM

EYEBROWS!

Posted by: BWeaves at October 14, 2009 1:41 PM

Must agree with Baldwin = Jack Ryan. Red October was one of his best movies, even though Connery made it the shit that it was. And it was certainly the best of the four.

Posted by: John Denver's Wingman at October 14, 2009 1:47 PM

Alec, that is. You'd better be specific or you'll get that fucking cumstain Baldwin instead. I know, which one, right?

Posted by: John Denver's Wingman at October 14, 2009 1:50 PM

And let's not forget Tim Curry as a Russian sailor. At least he did a Russian accent.

Posted by: BWeaves at October 14, 2009 2:26 PM

Sometimes you're just too easy Slim.

Posted by: ed newman at October 14, 2009 2:47 PM

Didn't I read that on a bathroom wall somewhere?

Posted by: Skewicide Blonde at October 14, 2009 4:37 PM

Pine looks like an idiot Matt Damon

Posted by: carrie at October 15, 2009 3:27 PM

You know, I've not actually seen Chris Pine in anything other than Star Trek, so my opinion may be biased on the acting front, but has anyone seen the interviews he's given for that movie? They're hilarious. After seeing them, I really just want to be buddies with him. He strikes me as intelligent, a good conversationalist, and generally very entertaining. Combine that with competent acting, and I'm ready to watch him in just about anything. So bring on the Clancy. I have no qualms about the various incarnations of Jack Ryan, only that the plot is good and the action is badass. Given that, Pine'll be perfectly fine, I think.

Posted by: kalexal at October 15, 2009 5:48 PM

Harrison Ford is the beginning and end of Jack Ryan. I don't know what is wrong with you Baldwin people, but it is something deep seated and possible irreversible, and for that and your inability to recognize greatness when it is paraded in front of you in not one but two movies, I pity you.
Though I think Matt Damon would be a cool Jack Ryan. Though why bother when he's already Bourne? I can see Denzel Washington being a passable though perhaps slightly bland Ryan. Paul Bettany would be awesome, naturally, or his bff Russell Crowe. I don't know if David Boreanaz could handle the transition from t.v. to the big screen, but I think he would be a fun Ryan, his sense of humor on Bones would be a fun new dimension. But, apparently, instead we're getting someone who looks like he graduated high school twelve minutes ago. So all my fantasy casting will come to nothing. As usual. Why don't you ever listen, Hollywood?

Posted by: BiblioGeek at October 15, 2009 11:10 PM





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