“It’s inhuman": Olivier Richters opens up about Alan Ritchson's dedication to Reacher

Reacher Season 3 is close by, and as fans gear up for another round of action-filled thriller, Olivier Richters praises Alan Ritchson's dedication to the Prime Video show, tagging his commitment as "inhuman." Richters will portray the much-anticipated character Paulie, Zachary Beck’s bodyguard and a heavily built man, in the third chapter.

Zachary Beck is being chased down by Reacher, and Richters' role as a villain will reportedly be pivotal to the plotline. Recently, Olivier Richters has highlighted Alan Ritchson's intense schedule - memorizing lines, practicing them himself, sticking to stern diets, filming for hours, training for fight sequences, and working out even after a fully packed day.

In an interview with Empire Magazine, Richters reportedly described Alan as "Reacher" in a true sense, keeping in mind the routine he needs to maintain for the character. Let's learn more about what Olivier Richters says about the co-actor.

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Olivier Richters says Alan Ritchson is Reacher not just in reel but in real

The first season of the show premiered in 2022 on Amazon Prime Video, and Ritchson has been playing Jack Reacher since then, while Olivier Richters is a newcomer to the show. Alan Ritchson’s portrayal of Jack Reacher requires an intense commitment to maintaining a massive but muscular physique.

For Reacher Season 2, he reportedly gained weight and touched the 240-pound mark, thereby significantly increasing his muscle mass. The character demands the actor to keep maintaining the same, as this is the key aspect behind the intimidating presence of Reacher.

This requires a strict workout and diet plan, all while maintaining the shooting schedule. Richters says that when he joined the show, he was surprised by the routine Ritchson was following. His exact words, per Empire Magazine, were:

“I said to Alan as a joke, but it's kind of true, that he's Reacher in real life. He has so many lines to learn, he has to perform, he has to eat continuously, and he has to show up for the fight training after filming all day. It's inhuman, what he does. It's a level I can only dream of.”

While Season 4 is also up to go on floors, the show’s renewal for the new chapter can also be credited to its hard-working lead who has given his best in coping with the demands of the show.

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Reacher and Paulie face-off will draw most attention in Season 3

With a premiere date set for February 20, 2025, excitement is already peaking among fans as Reacher Season 3 nears, and Paulie's introduction is right now the most-anticipated element of the show - not to mention his ultimate confrontation with Reacher.

Paulie's height and more powerful presence have left a bigger challenge for Reacher this time, and speculation is building around the much-awaited fight sequence. Per Empire Magazine, Richters mentioned in a statement:

“The effort they put into Reacher versus Paulie is astonishing. "

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