Lee Child, who is well-known as James Dover Grant, is the author of the Jack Reacher novels, which have been released for both big screen and small screen, and the author has made a surprise appearance in several films based on their work. A popular example is Stan Lee's roles in Marvel Cinematic Universe films, such as Jack Reacher (2012) and Never Go Back (2016).
Lee Child's Season 1 Cameo Explained
After appearing in cameo appearances in the 2012 and 2016 films, it was initially unclear if the author would continue to do the same in the 2022 Prime Video series based on his work. When the last episode of Season 1 was released, the author finally answered his question about Child's appearance, which included him bumping into Alan Ritchson's titular character who had just walked in the restaurant to meet Malcolm Goodwin's Oscar Finlay.
The Reacher TV series was launched in 2022 and is currently one of the highest rated series on air today. With the addition of Lee Child, the series now has another victory in its favor. Willa Fitzgerald, Harvey Guillén, Maria Sten, Lara Jean Chorostecki, Bruce McGill, Kristin Kreuk, and others star in the series.
Lee Child in Tom Cruise's Jack Reacher Films: Where To See It
Child's roles in the 2012 film can be seen while Reacher (Tom Cruise) is being released from jail and in the middle of a conversation with Rosamund Pike's Helen Rodin. In the 2016 film, Child is once again seen, this time inspecting Reacher's documents as a TSA agent, as the titular character heads through the airport. Perhaps more Reacher seasons will come to an end.
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