‘We Tried To Warn You’ Alan Ritchson Shared The Lesson He Learned The Hard Way In Doing His Own Stunt In Reacher Season 3 Finale

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Summary

  • Alan Ritchson insisted on doing a dangerous stunt in Reacher Season 3 despite being warned.
  • Despite warnings, Ritchson fought with the production team to perform the intense scene and he eventually got what he wanted.
  • Ritchson learned a hard lesson after being knocked unconscious for over a day on set.

In simpler terms, Alan Ritchson openly shared about the tough lesson he encountered during Reacher Season 3. The actor admitted that despite being advised against it, he decided to perform a dangerous stunt which left him unconscious for more than a day.

The TV series “Reacher,” available on Amazon Prime Video, is a hit crime show, inspired by Lee Child’s renowned “Jack Reacher” book series. The first season, adapted from the novel “Killing Floor,” debuted on February 4, 2022, and was favorably received. Season 2, based on “Bad Luck and Trouble,” premiered in 2024, followed by Season 3, which was drawn from the novel “Persuader” a year later, and both garnered positive reviews. Ritchson, who showed great devotion to the show, even insisted on filming an intense scene, despite initial reservations. However, he later discovered that his colleagues were right about its challenges, but by then, he had already faced the repercussions with no choice left.

In the final episode of Season 3, titled “Unfinished Business,” the series reaches its peak in terms of action as Reacher confronts the massive bodyguard, Paulie. This encounter was brutal, with Ritchson’s character enduring numerous punches, hangings, and throws. Eventually, Reacher kills Paulie, but he too suffers severe bruises. Interestingly, during filming, Ritchson sustained similar injuries as his character did. When Ritchson learned that his character would be “thrown around for five minutes,” he found it exciting and pushed for its inclusion in the stunt scenes. He shared, “I want the viewers to understand that I’m doing this for us all.” However, the production team initially declined his suggestion, but Ritchson persisted. He stated, “I wanted the audience to be aware that I’m putting myself on the line for our shared experience.

Everyone was saying something along the lines of, “You’ll be killed, and since it would cause you immense pain, we won’t do that. Instead, we’ll use a stuntman and a camera close to the ground.” But my response was, “No.

Ritchson stated that there was a major disagreement between him and his team. In the end, he emerged victorious, but he received a stern reprimand. His team allegedly warned him, saying “Don’t die, for we said you would die, and we tried to warn you.” During filming, Ritchson was hit so hard on the table that he lost consciousness and didn’t wake up until “a day and a half later.” When his children came to set, he feigned wellness, but it was reportedly “the worst few minutes of my life” for him. The incident served as a tough lesson he had to learn firsthand.

It’s clear that Ritchson wanted to perform the stunt in that specific scene because it was the most intense moment in Reacher Season 3. Given that his character was deeply involved in this critical scene alongside the season’s main antagonist, he likely felt a strong connection to it and desired to be part of it. Moreover, he might have anticipated that fans would remember the scene fondly, providing him with a sense of accomplishment if he were the one executing the action. However, his request was consistently denied due to safety concerns, as the stunt was undeniably risky, particularly given its outcome for Ritchson.

Ritchson, along with his wife Catherine, has three young sons: the oldest is 12 and the youngest is 9. In future, it might be wise for him to heed advice from his team, as sacrificing oneself unnecessarily, such as risking injury or even death for a project, isn’t advisable. Even if one has deep commitment towards their work, there should always be a boundary regarding the amount of danger they expose themselves to. In addition, Ritchson hopes to continue playing his beloved DC superhero character, Batman. Thankfully, he survived the ordeal. However, this situation serves as a reminder for everyone to exercise caution when pursuing their ambitions. As the saying goes, “Beware what you wish for.

Reacher Season 3 streams on Amazon Prime Video.

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2025-03-28 22:14