Culture news ‘I don’t want to have surgery’ The Reacher star went to great lengths to ensure the success of the Amazon series
Amazon Prime Video does not produce as many successful series as its direct competitor Netflix, but manages to establish itself with original programs with high added value. Beyond The Boys, the true standard-bearer of Amazon Originals, another series is galvanizing Prime Video subscribers. But to maintain such a level, its main actor has gone really far. Success has a price.
A “punchy” success for Amazon Prime Video
Unlike the cinematic saga with Tom Cruise, the Reacher series is unanimously acclaimed by the press and the general public. The first season has a score of 92% on RottenTomatoes while the second does much better with a resounding 98%. It must be said that everything in this Amazon Originals lends itself to a warm welcome from Prime Video subscribers. The protagonist Jack Reacher is played by Alan Ritchson who is 200% invested. The action scenes showcase the martial prowess of the actors and stuntmen. As for the intrigues, they keep the spectators in suspense throughout the first two seasons.
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Testosterone or nothing
While filming for season 3 of the series Reacher began in December 2023, Alan Ritchson wanted to address a “rumor” concerning his testosterone intake. The actor initially denied its use before finally confirming this information following the broadcast of the second season. During an interview given to the site Men’s Healththe one who was Hank Hall aka Hawk in the series Titans spoke on this subject.
Getting testosterone was a big thing for me. I had nothing left at the end of the first season because of the stress, fatigue and what it was doing to my body.
I don’t want to have to have surgery after every season. Testosterone contributes to this. I want to play Reacher for 15 years. -Alan Ritchson
Alan Ritchson admits to using testosterone to stay in shape on season 2 of Reacher and intends to do the same in future seasons. This role requires him to be in optimal physical condition, which he finds difficult to maintain without daily training and/or controlled testosterone intake. The latter hopes to play Jack Reacher for another 15 years – he would then be 56 years old – and does not intend to ruin his health. Testosterone is a great support and prevents him from ending up on the operating table after each season produced by Amazon Prime Video.
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