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‘Reacher’ Author Vetoed Third Movie, Praises Prime Series

Updated 2026-10-04 17:40 UTC 1 source Positive

Author Lee Child, creator of the Jack Reacher books, explains why he vetoed a third Tom Cruise movie and praises the Prime Video series adaptation as a 'fabulous luxury'. The franchise is set for fifth and sixth seasons.

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‘Reacher’ Author Explains Why He “Vetoed” Third Tom Cruise Movie, Calls Prime Series A “Fabulous Luxury”

As Prime Video’s Reacher prepares a fifth and sixth season, the franchise’s creator is happy with the freedom provided by this adaptation. Author Lee Child, who penned the Jack Reacher books on which the series is based, explained why he “exercised that veto” on a third entry

2026-10-04 17:31 UTC