Keira Knightley Confirmed For JACK RYAN And Kevin Costner Wanted Too
Keira Knightley has now been confirmed by Deadline for the female lead in the Jack Ryan reboot which stars Chris Pine (Star Trek 1-2) and directed by Kenneth Branagh (Thor, Hamlet). Kenneth will also be playing the film’s villain with Kevin Costner also wanted for a key part. Kevin’s role would also include his own spinoff franchise Without Remorse.
Kenneth Branagh To Play Villain In Jack Ryan Reboot
Kenneth Branagh is already playing a large role in the production of the untitled Jack Ryan reboot as it’s director but Deadline reports he’ll also be the film’s villain. There had been hope that the ex-Thor director would have an acting part in the Thor sequel but having two large jobs on the Jack Ryan film nixes those chances. Chris Pine is currently set to play Ryan in the film previously known as Moscow.
Jack Ryan Reboot Looses Director Jack Bender
Variety reports that Paramount’s planned Jack Ryan reboot (which had the working titled Moscow) will have to look for another director. Jack Bender (Lost) had been hired with the intention to direct the film this summer with Chris Pine in the lead. Bender has dropped out because of commitments to his television projects. It’s expected the studio will be quickly looking for a new director with the summer shoot still in place. I assume they’ll be trying to move forward with the untitled film as soon as Pine wraps production on Star Trek 2. It will be interesting to see if they pursue another television director for the film.
I understand that the studio is thinking franchise here after the massive success with their other spy film Ghost Protocol giving new life to the genre. Personally, I don’t see Pine as the Jack Ryan type as he’s a bit too young. My favorite actors who have played the character included a young Alec Baldwin and a middle-aged Harrison Ford. I’m still rooting for Jon Hamm to swoop in for the role.
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