Paramount studio heads are reportedly turning over the idea of a sequel to Tom Cruise action vehicle Jack Reacher, despite the film falling short of the studio’s box office target.
Having been met with critical indifference, the film had also performed sluggishly in the US, leading to reports that Paramount was set to cut its losses on the would-be franchise.
However, since then, the film’s global performance (in which Cruise’s star-power has been an undoubted factor) has seen it crawl to $200m worldwide, still $50m short of the studio’s $250 million target, but enough to make it think twice.
With the origin story introductions out of the way, Paramount’s thinking is that a sequel might have a wider appeal than the original, with Cruise’s involvement also likely to preclude an out-and-out bomb.
The project hasn’t been given the green light just yet, but studio bosses are thought to be crunching the numbers on a potential sequel. With a raft of subject material available in the form of Lee Child’s novels, don’t be surprised to see Jack Reacher given a second chance to shine in the not-too-distant future…
Source: Deadline
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karlyoung
Feb 25th 2013, 12:39
I would love to see a Jack Reacher sequel, the critics gave it a hard time put it is s a great film that makes MI3 look look a trip to local shop with you mum. Take the film with a pinch of salt, with a great action packed script what's not to like? Every film released cant make billions at the box office. Films like Jack Reacher give us something gritty and different from all the over priced box office hype.
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mattburgess
Feb 25th 2013, 13:18
Should never have been released at Christmas. I'd love to see the first one, I bet it's a blast.
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SargeRM
Feb 25th 2013, 13:31
I think its a shame that they're hanging the success of future Jack Reacher films on the fact that they will star Tom Cruise, rather than the fact that they are great stories. It's a catch 22 position because the fans of the books will stay away because of the involvement of Cruise, hindering its performance at the box office. Personally i'd rather they wait a few years and re-cast the role to someone more suitable.
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Ali1748
Feb 25th 2013, 19:04
Loved Jack Reacher and I really hope they continue to adapt the books.
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markgilbert
Feb 25th 2013, 22:47
Loved the jack reacher books but very disappointed when I heard tom cruise was to be cast as jack reacher. Don't get me wrong I like tom cruise movies but jack is a man mountain and tom isn't... but you know what I really enjoyed the film and can't wait to see which book they pick as a sequel.
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davidlasich
May 7th 2013, 4:59
I put off seeing the movie as I'm not a huge Tom Cruise fan, but I was pretty impressed with Oblivian so I rented Jack Reaper. Wow I really loved it! Great plot, keeps you guessing, and the little humor they throw in. I sure hope they do a sequel. I'm now looking forward to reading the books!
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michaelmorrison
Jun 14th 2013, 2:26
I don't get way everyone don't like tom Cruise. not fan i don't like him. O recast the role. His a good Star good at acting. He played this role nice. I don't really see any cold dead movie stars that can play this roll. with out turning it in to something like The game. Luck out. blitz. crank the mechanic. All them acter would pull it away far from the books. I think this is a role Cruise fits nice in. The move was really good. bad time-in on its releasing date that 2 can make or break a movie just as well as a game. like games that are hack and slash really good game well made good game play look nice. but Because they got let out the same week as Devil may cry they did not sell a lot. ninja blade is one of the game. there's others if you look. same gos for movies. But way is every one heating on tom? I look for word to him making a new one. Just not Ven Hellsing. Not that i think he sucks at acting. I just really wont the guy who played in the 1st one the man who need no one to say his name You know him in X man movies. he was the man.. But stop the hate on tom and get a do something nice.
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