‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Seals Three-Year, First-Look TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios

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Michael Schneider· May 27, 2026 · 5:00 PM UTC ·2 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 37 views

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Alan Ritchson, the star of 'Reacher', has signed a three-year, first-look TV deal with Amazon MGM Studios. This agreement will allow him to develop and produce new projects for Prime Video through his production company, Dancing Skeleton. Ritchson aims to continue building on the success of 'Reacher' and its upcoming spinoff, 'Neagley'.

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▪Alan Ritchson has sealed a three-year, first-look TV deal with Amazon MGM Studios.
▪He will develop and produce new projects for Prime Video through his production company, Dancing Skeleton.
▪Ritchson is set to return for the upcoming Season 4 of 'Reacher' and will star in 'The Man With The Bag' opposite Arnold Schwarzenegger.

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4 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 4 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 2 lean left, 1 centre.

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▪ ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Seals Three-Year, First-Look TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios — r/television
▪ Alan Ritchson Inks First-Look TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios — The Hollywood Reporter
▪ Alan Ritchson Inks First-Look Television Deal With Amazon MGM Studios — Deadline

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Home TV News May 27, 2026 10:00am PT ‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson Seals Three-Year, First-Look TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios By Michael Schneider Plus Icon Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large franklinavenue Latest How ‘Heated Rivalry’ Is Still Having an Impact at the TV Academy — Even Though It’s Not Emmy-Eligible 16 minutes ago Sports Emmys: ESPN, Fox Sports, Dodgers’ World Series Victory Among This Year’s Top Winners 9 hours ago Keegan-Michael Key, Tom Brady Among Guests Set for Tubi’s ‘The Other Football,’ Hosted by Rob Gronkowski and Jameis Winston (EXCLUSIVE) 21 hours ago See All Courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios Amazon MGM Studios is reaching out to “Reacher” to for a new deal.

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