Reacher spin-off confirmed by Prime Video and centres on a much-loved character

Reacher spin-off confirmed by Prime Video and centres on a much-loved character

As a movie critic with a penchant for gritty action-dramas and a soft spot for strong female leads, I must say that the announcement of a new spin-off series centered around Maria Sten’s Frances Neagley has me thoroughly excited!


Amazon’s Prime Video announced that an upcoming spin-off series will focus on a beloved character from the Reacher universe, extending its storyline further.

Excitedly, I can’t help but share the thrilling news! Originally, “Jack Reacher,” portrayed by Alan Ritchson, was the main focus. However, it has now been announced that Maria Sten’s character, Frances Neagley, is stepping into the limelight with her own series. I can hardly wait to see more of her!

The news was announced at the Prime Video Presents: Trailblazers event in London by head of Amazon MGM Studios, Jennifer Salke.

In my perspective, when we unveiled the new series, it felt like a natural step forward. With Reacher striking such a deep chord among our worldwide viewers, it became evident that exploring the narrative further and developing additional characters through a spin-off was an intuitive move.

Together with Nick, Nicholas, Skydance, and CBS Studios, we’re optimistic that the upcoming storyline featuring Maria Sten will not only maintain the integrity of the Reacher series but also infuse it with a contemporary flair that will captivate both old and new admirers.

Reacher spin-off confirmed by Prime Video and centres on a much-loved character

It’s no real shock that the show was given the go-ahead, considering Deadline had previously announced it was in development just this month.

In a nutshell, the upcoming series, named “Neagley,” will revolve around its main character, a corporate security expert who also shares a military background with Reacher. Derek Ritchson is expected to grace the screen as a special guest star within this production.

Based on the series summary: “Upon discovering that an old friend met with a questionable demise, she becomes relentless in pursuit of justice. Leveraging skills acquired from Jack Reacher and her experiences as part of the 110 Special Investigators, Neagley embarks on a perilous journey to expose a chilling evil.

Once more, the upcoming series is set to be orchestrated by Reacher showrunner and executive producer Nick Santora. Notably, this individual has adapted the original series from the novels penned by Lee Child under the same title. Collaborating with Santora will be Nicholas Wootton; they have previously teamed up on Prison Break.

Upon the unveiling of the show, Santora and Wootton commented: “Lee Child crafted a deeply complex character in Neagley, and Maria Sten breathed extraordinary realism into her portrayal in Reacher.

The trio of partners – Amazon, Skydance Television, and CBS Studios – have been invaluable since day one. We’re thrilled about delving deeper into Neagley’s narrative and uncovering the elements that make her truly distinctive.

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2024-10-01 16:03