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Alan Ritchson’s New Action Movie Is Officially ‘Reacher’ Meets ‘Fast & Furious’
Angel Studios has released the first trailer and images for Runner, a new action thriller starring Alan Ritchson alongside Owen Wilson, directed by Scott Waugh. The film continues Ritchson's rise as a leading action star following his success in Reacher, marking his latest foray into big-screen physical action roles, this time as a former soldier caught in a high-stakes chase against a drug cartel.
The story follows Ritchson's character as he is targeted by a ruthless cartel while attempting to complete a critical medical delivery, with a child's life depending on his success and betrayal threatening him at every turn. Director Scott Waugh described the project as a "game-changer" for Angel Studios, emphasising its blend of large-scale action with emotional weight. The screenplay was written by Miles Hubley and Tommy White, with a supporting cast including Rodrigo Santoro, Leila George, Kate Box, Peta Sergeant, Geraldine Hakewill, Cecilia Toussaint and Scarlett Crabtree.
In short
- Angel Studios unveils trailer for Runner, starring Alan Ritchson and Owen Wilson.
- Plot follows a soldier delivering medical supplies while pursued by a cartel.
- Directed by Scott Waugh, with Rodrigo Santoro among the supporting cast.
Explained simply
Alan Ritchson is an actor who has recently become the leading face of action entertainment following his starring role in the Amazon series Reacher. His success in that role has established him as a bankable action star, with studios now backing him for major film projects.
Runner is an action thriller in which Ritchson plays a former soldier caught in a life-or-death situation. He must deliver vital medical supplies to save a child's life while being hunted by a ruthless drug cartel and betrayed by those he depends on.
Angel Studios is treating Runner as a significant release that combines large-scale action sequences with emotional storytelling at its core. For Ritchson, the film represents his continued expansion into leading roles in major action productions, whilst the studio sees it as an important project for their slate.
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