John Krasinski's Jack Ryan Set for Cinematic Return

John Krasinski is reprising his role as Jack Ryan in a forthcoming Amazon feature film, broadening the series' storytelling into a long-form format. The project, directed by Andrew Bernstein, is backed by Paramount and Skydance, with familiar faces Wendell Pierce and potentially Michael Kelly joining the cast.

In an exciting twist for enthusiasts of Tom Clancy's renowned character, John Krasinski is making a comeback as Jack Ryan in an upcoming Amazon feature film. This project aims to shift the beloved series into a cinematic format, promising to inject fresh excitement into Ryan's thrilling adventures, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

Krasinski, praised for his adept portrayal of the clever CIA analyst during four successful seasons on Amazon Prime Video, will reunite with known actors, including Wendell Pierce of 'The Wire'. Meanwhile, Michael Kelly, famous for his role in 'House of Cards', is in talks to join, as reported by The Hollywood Reporter.

Andrew Bernstein, an executive producer and director from the second season of the series, will helm the film. Bernstein's skill in weaving compelling narratives makes him a fitting choice for directing the cinematic venture.

Aaron Rabin, a co-executive producer and writer from the show's fourth season, is crafting the script. Initially based on Tom Clancy's 'Ryanverse', the series continues to attract a global audience, consistently ranking as one of Prime Video's top three most-watched series.

The film is being produced by Krasinski and Allyson Seeger under their production company, Sunday Night. Paramount Pictures and Skydance are also involved, with David Ellison and Dana Goldberg from Skydance, along with John Kelly and Carlton Cuse, taking executive producer roles.

Bernstein's notable directorial projects include the popular Netflix series 'Ozark' and multiple episodes of HBO's 'Welcome to Derry'. Aaron Rabin is also engaged with 'Nobody 2', the sequel starring Bob Odenkirk, which is in post-production. Recently, Krasinski wrote, produced, and directed the family fantasy film 'IF', featuring Ryan Reynolds.

(With inputs from agencies.)