Reacher star Alan Ritchson explains why he missed out on Thor role

  • alan ritchson, reacher season 2
    Alan Ritchson explains why he didn’t get Thor rolePrime Video

    Reacher star Alan Ritchson has revealed he auditioned to play Thor before Chris Hemsworth sealed the deal.

    In a new interview with Men’s Health, the actor opened up about his failed audition for the god of thunder in Marvel’s 2011 film, admitting he only thought about whether he would look the part.

    “I didn’t take it seriously,” he explained. “I was like, ‘They’ll throw me the part if I look like the guy. Nobody really cares about acting’.”

    thor
    Marvel Studios

    Related: Reacher star’s new movie lands fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating after first reviews

    However, the casting team told Ritchson’s reps that he hadn’t shown he had “the craft”, and the part ultimately went to Hemsworth.

    Ritchson went on to secure small parts in shows such Black Mirror, New Girl, and Brooklyn Nine-Nine, as well as a main role in DC series Titans, before landing his breakthrough role as the titular character in Prime Video’s Reacher.

    Filming for Reacher season three is currently underway, with Ritchson recently teasing that it’s taking place in Maine.

    alan ritchson, reacher season 2
    Prime Video

    Related: Reacher confirms casting of new series regulars in season 3

    The star also opened up about the effects of the gruelling training regime for his character, revealing: “I want to clarify one thing, because in every interview someone says ’30 pounds of muscle’. I put on 30 pounds! I don’t know how much of that was lean muscle.

    “I went from 205lb to 235lb in eight months. I was eating a tonne. I don’t think all of that was muscle. I f**king wrecked my body. It was too much. I didn’t have time to heal.

    “I would strain something and I was like, ‘I don’t care! I’m working through it!’. I suffered the consequences.”

Related Posts

Elon Musk’s TRANSGENDER daughter “Vivian” calls dad ‘pathetic man child’ in scathing interview: ‘I don’t care about him’ but I’m horrified that he forced me to…

Elon Musk’s estranged transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, slammed the tech mogul as a “pathetic man-child.” During a lengthy interview with Teen Vogue published Thursday, Wilson shared her candid feelings…

Read more

HEARTBREAKING NEWS: Chris Hemsworth and pregnant wife Elsa Pataky announce they are splitting after she abandoned everything necessary between them to… read more

The world was left in shock when news broke that Hollywood power couple Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have decided to part ways. The beloved duo, who have been together…

Read more

SAD NEWS: 30 minutes ago, the Vatican announced the shocking news of the death of Pope Francis. Not only did he die of old age, but also due to… Read more

April 21, 2025 – The world is in mourning following the Vatican’s announcement, just ten minutes ago, that Pope Francis has passed away. The 88-year-old pontiff, known for his humility,…

Read more

SAD NEWS: 30 minutes ago, the main actor of the series BAD BOYS, Will Smith was informed by his family that he had… see more

April 16, 2025 – Los Angeles, CA – Grab your popcorn, because Will Smith just dropped a bombshell that’s rocking Tinseltown to its core! The Fresh Prince himself, known for…

Read more

BREAKING NEWS: 30 minutes ago, Denzel Washington has vital evidence on Diddy and Judy Muñoz. He’ll reveal it when… read more

Denzel Washington Issues Terrifying Warning to Diddy Judy Muñoz – Shocking Twist Unveiled In a surprising turn of events, legendary actor Denzel Washington has made headlines with a chilling warning…

Read more

SAD NEWS: 30 minutes ago, Nick Cannon was preparing for Wild ‘n Out Live when an earthquake struck San Diego, his family had…. read more

April 15, 2025 – San Diego, CA – Hold onto your seats, because the drama in San Diego just hit seismic levels! Thirty minutes ago, multi-hyphenate superstar Nick Cannon was…

Read more

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *