- True Blood star Joe Manganiello has claimed in his memoir Bloodlines that he was originally considered for the lead role in Prime Video's Reacher.
- Manganiello speculates that Tom Cruise may have blocked his casting due to Manganiello's former marriage to Sofía Vergara, who reportedly had a brief relationship with Cruise in 2005.
- The actor claims executives at Skydance Media praised him as the ideal physical fit for Lee Child's book character, unlike the shorter Cruise who starred in the film adaptations.
- Manganiello conceded that his theory is entirely speculative, as Cruise is not officially credited as a producer on the television series.
- The title role of Jack Reacher was ultimately awarded to Smallville actor Alan Ritchson.
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