Having already been depicted on screen by Alec Baldwin, Ben Affleck and, most famously, Harrison Ford, Chris Pine is now stepping into the role to hopefully launch a new franchise. Following in the footsteps of Clear and Present Danger, Patriot Games, The Hunt for Red October, and The Sum of All Fears, Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit will take the ex-marine back to his roots, wrapping him up with a Russian terrorist plot.
The fact that this poster is being released directly on the heels of Clancy’s passing is a little unsettling and, at least, suggests that perhaps the studio is trying to capitalize on his death. Hopefully the intent is not so nefarious, as a man as influential as Clancy deserves more respect than that.
Directed by Kenneth Branagh (who also plays the villain in the film), Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit will also feature Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Nonso Anozie, and David Paymer. For now, the film is slated for a Christmas release but, considering the many turning tides of films lately, it’s been rumored to be moving back into January territory. The fact that we’ve yet to see a trailer lends credence to that rumor.
Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit is directed by Kenneth Branagh and stars Chris Pine, Keira Knightley, Kevin Costner, Nonso Anozie, and David Paymer. It’s currently set up for a Christmas, 2013 release.
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By: Matt Oakes
Started blogging about film in college when the university paper wouldn’t have him. Dislikes your consensus film Twitter favorites. Devotee of horror movies that make him die a little inside. Catches films at festivals when he can. Proud SFCS and OFCS member and Tomatometer-approved critic. Editor-in-chief of Silver Screen Riot.
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