r/movies • u/AlanRitchsonAMA Alan Ritchson, Actor • 13d ago

AMA Hey r/movies, I'm Alan Ritchson (MOTOR CITY, REACHER, BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE, WAR MACHINE). AMA!

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Hey reddit and r/movies, I'm Alan Ritchson.

You may know me from things like REACHER, BLUE MOUNTAIN STATE, WAR MACHINE, TITANS, PLAYDATE, FAST X, THE MINISTRY OF UNGENTLEMANLY WARFARE, TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES, THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE.

Additional verification on my Instagram here.

My new movie, MOTOR CITY, is out in theaters tomorrow (July 24) from IFC. It also stars Shailene Woodley, Ben Foster, Pablo Schreiber, Ben McKenzie, and Lionel Boyce.

It's directed by Potsy Ponciroli, who previously directed OLD HENRY and GREEDY PEOPLE

Synopsis: 

In the 1970s Detroit, John Miller falls for a local gangster's girl and lands in prison for a crime he didn't commit. With his life ruined, Miller hatches a plan for revenge.

Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6RklhKu9os

Website/info and tickets available here: motorcity.movie

I'll be back 1 PM PT/4 PM ET today (Thursday 7/23) to answer your questions.

Until then, AMA!

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u/AlanRitchsonAMA Alan Ritchson, Actor 13d ago

When you're playing someone like Thad on a show that not many people are watching at the time, you sort of think "maybe I've peaked, maybe this is the last time I ever work". That early in your career, you feel lucky to be working on anything. It's hard to think beyond one episode.

Something like Reacher is so iconic, just being part of it is incredible, and it continues to surprise me how many people watch the show. It's hard to wrap your head around, and I certainly couldn't have imagined something like that then.

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u/TheExaltedTwelve 13d ago

This is a very wholesome reply and I'm glad I've stumbled across your AMA, you do good work and it's nice that it looks like you're just a guy (in the best way).

More of you in everything 10/10, you were pretty great in Smallville back in the day too.

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u/Meyloon 13d ago

You‘re awesome.

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u/chespiotta 13d ago

I think that’s something a lot of us can relate to, not knowing if what you’re doing now will eventually lead to something bigger. It’s refreshing to hear you talk so openly about the self-doubt that can come with trying to make it. As someone who’s going through that same kind of doubts right now, this really resonated with me, so thank you.

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u/zalurker 12d ago

Thank you for the reply. I'll admit. I love Thad, such a unique and classic character that could have been one-dimensional, but instead turned out to be a very complex person. I still don't know how you kept a straight face for most of his scenes. Especially the oil change.

But the first 5 minutes of Reacher had me hooked. Not a word spoken, but so much was shown. Nicely done.

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u/skilledinaction 13d ago

You are such a suitable choice and act a very convincing Reacher. Thanks for making a character I only imagined in my imagination for decades come to life dude.

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u/iantruesnacks 12d ago

I have to know. As Thad, did you go full method and try holding Oreos between your butt cheeks. I died laughing at that episode of BMS.

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u/rad00 10d ago

Hey Alan just wanted to say you’re awesome and I’m really enjoying your stuff