Tom Cruise is no stranger to iconic roles. From Jerry Maguire to Ethan Hunt, there is something about his performances that stick with audiences years after the films come out. That’s why when Alan Ritchson was cast as Jack Reacher in the Reacher TV series, he knew he had some big shoes to fill. Ritchson’s physicality may be a better fit for the character than Cruise’s was, according to myriad online fan opinions, but the fandom around Cruise as a movie star is still unmatched. Apparently the Titans actor reached out to Tom Cruise when he was cast, but unfortunately it didn't work out.
