'Reacher' star Alan Ritchson claims studios begged him to shut up about politics
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Alan Ritchson, star of "Reacher," revealed that studios have urged him to avoid discussing politics publicly due to his outspoken political rants, which he joked about during a recent Fan Expo Canada panel.
- Ritchson claimed Amazon Prime Video canceled a "Reacher" storyline involving white supremacists, suggesting the decision was politically motivated following the reelection of Donald Trump.
- The actor, a professed Christian, has publicly criticized conservative Christians for supporting Trump, labeling the former president as a "rapist and a con man," and said he has faced hostility for expressing his views.
- Industry commentator Christian Toto accused Ritchson of damaging his career by ignoring studios' advice to stay apolitical, warning that his controversial statements could alienate fans and harm his long-term fame.
- Sony and Amazon Prime Video have been contacted for comment regarding Ritchson's claims and the alleged political pressures surrounding the "Reacher" series.
