Patrick Warburton - always pictured him as Reacher.

Totally agree - Chris Hemsworth in about 5 years time. That gives enough for a reboot and by then he'll be/look old enough.
Chris is 6ft 3in, very built and often has dark blonde hair. So very similar to Reacher's 6ft 5in (Chris could use lifts in his shoes) 250 pounds with blue eyes and dark blonde hair.

Michael Madsen.

Chris Hemsworth
Desperanto
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How old is he (in the books)? I thought of Dolph Lundgren when his character was described as 6'5" 230 lbs and blond.
He would be perfect to play the part, in his prime, I'd say.

he LOOKS like a good fit, but to not Jack. does not look like a jack you need a guy who looks like Dom, but an all american guy. like an nfl quarterback or something you know?

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Damn right, them bloody yanks

Hey, I'm Serbian, so who am I to talk. American is the desecration of your language.
Fighting a religious war is like fighting over whose imaginary friend is better.

I get that, and that's the kind of accent I imagine. I should clarify that I'm British and have only met a handful of Americans in my life, so although I know there's different accents for different states, I do just tend to think of a generic 'American' accent whenever I imagine Reacher speaking. Like you said, with Jackman playing Wolverine, that's the kind of accent I imagine, just 'American'.

You gave a good example with Lambert. Reacher would have more of an American accent than him,of course, but one that wouldn't be tied to a specific area, like New York accent, Boston, southern etc. That is why a non-American actor would work best, since he would be coached into a generic accent, like Jackman as Wolverine.
Fighting a religious war is like fighting over whose imaginary friend is better.

True, I just assume it's an American accent since he spends 99% of his time in the books in America, and plus the last time I heard an 'unspecific' accent was in 'Highlander', when the French actor playing the Scottish character claimed he was from 'lots of different places', so I can't really think of an unspecific accent.

Maybe, in about 5-10 years. As for his accent, he wouldn't have to try too hard, since Reacher's is described as unspecific, since his mother was French and he lived all over the world. (If we're striving for authenticity.
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Fighting a religious war is like fighting over whose imaginary friend is better.

Chris Hemsworth
I think he'd be great for the role. He's tall, he's muscular (thanks to Marvel), and he's fair-haired like Reacher is regularly described as being. I think he'd work well in the role if he could fake an American accent

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Casted? Really?

The Rock. He would fit Reacher perfectly.
You've got to be kidding! Reacher was NOT dark and oriental-looking. Reacher is described as being TALL, BLOND, BLUE-EYED! Which "The Rock" is definitely NOT.

The Rock.
he would fit Reacher perfectly.

Joe Manganiello is the perfect fit body wise that i can think of,hes 6'5" and solid with muscles but not over the top. Im sure he was mentioned earlier but i didnt look through all the comments. im reading the 3rd book now and no one but a tall big guy would fit for me after reading a few books.how many said Hugh Jackman? its like the 5th most famous guy acting today right? i like Jackman but hes a bit to likeable. Mark Wahlberg has that kind of toughness Reacher needs (not sipping on a latte after hitting the gym toughness)but to short too. Joe Manganiello though ive not seen much of his acting has the look just like Robert Duvall has the look for a seasoned cowboy. like he was poured into cowboy boots and hat when they made his mold
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Cruise is a little guy with a little dick. Then again, being worth $150million can increase his manhood I suppose.
Maybe Billy Campbellhe's 6'4" and really cut but I think he's more in line at about a well cut 210-215.

LOL you want a loser to play Jack Reacher? someone AWFUL at acting?
Okaycast a wrestler who is 6'5 and 250 pounds
lol
LEE CHILD..you know who he is retard?
approved of TOM CRUISE and the script.so..go away retard idiot and pretend AVATAR is creative and exciting.
Using the internet must be hard for brain dead sheep like you.
Its a NON ISSUE for smart fans.
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