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Alan Ritchson, known for his role as Jack Reacher, is set to star in and produce a new film for Amazon MGM Studios, helmed by Patrick Hughes, about Navy SEAL Mike Thornton’s heroic actions during the Vietnam War. This project falls under Ritchson’s three-picture deal with the studio and reunites him with Hughes after their work on Netflix’s “War Machine.” The film, produced by Sylvester Stallone and others, recounts Thornton’s Medal of Honor-earning rescue of fellow soldiers. Ritchson is currently filming season four of “Reacher” and has several other projects in the works, including “Motor City,” “The Runner,” “Playdate,” “The Man With The Bag,” and the upcoming “Fast and Furious” installment.

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**Alan Ritchson to Star as Navy SEAL Mike Thornton in New Amazon MGM Film**

**HOLLYWOOD, CA** – Alan Ritchson, the star of Amazon’s hit series “Reacher,” is set to portray Navy SEAL Mike Thornton in an upcoming untitled film from Amazon MGM Studios. The project, directed by Patrick Hughes (“The Hitman’s Bodyguard”), marks Ritchson’s second collaboration with the director and falls under a three-picture acting deal Ritchson has with the studio.

The film will tell the true story of Mike Thornton during the final days of the Vietnam War, when he led a daring rescue operation to save five men trapped behind enemy lines. Outnumbered and under heavy fire, Thornton swam for hours through hostile waters with wounded comrades to reach safety, an act of bravery that earned him the Congressional Medal of Honor.

The film is produced by Sylvester Stallone’s Balboa Productions, Hidden Pictures’ Todd Lieberman and Alex Young, Alan Ritchson’s AllyCat Entertainment, and Alan Rautbort. The script is co-written by Mark Semos, Ritchson himself, and Jason Hall (“American Sniper”).

This announcement comes as Ritchson’s star continues to rise. His latest film, “Motor City,” is premiering at TIFF following its world premiere at Venice. He is currently in production on the highly anticipated fourth season of “Reacher,” which has become a massive success for Prime Video, with Season 3 becoming the platform’s most-watched returning season, amassing 54.6 million global viewers within its first 19 days.

Ritchson also has a full slate of other projects including “The Runner,” the action buddy comedy “Playdate” and the holiday film, “The Man With The Bag.” He is also set to reprise his role in the upcoming installment of the “Fast and Furious” franchise.

Ritchson is represented by WME and Range Media Partners. Hughes is repped by Range. No release date for the Mike Thornton film has been announced.

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