Reacher and Ordinary Angels star Alan Ritchson is happy to try something else besides his beloved action roles.
Prime VideoSUMMARY
Ritchson cherishes action but seeks diverse roles to evolve as an artist, Ordinary Angels being a challenging and rewarding project.
The film, directed by Jon Gunn, follows the inspiring true story of a woman who helps a struggling widower and his daughters.
Joining Ritchson and Swank, the cast of Ordinary Angels includes acclaimed actors such as Nancy Travis and Amy Acker.
Alan Ritchson may be known for his action roles, but the Reacher star has high aspirations for his career and wants to show what he is capable of with different characters and a variety of genres.
The actor made his debut on the small screen in 2005 in Smallville, playing Arthur Curry/Aquaman, showing from that moment that he had the aptitude to develop in the world of action, or simply for roles where physical appearance was one of the most important characteristics.
The same thing happened with Blue State Mountain, a series where he played Kevin Devlin “Thad” Castle, the captain of the football team. And although his career includes all types of projects, the ones that have most marked his career were The Hunger Games, Titans, his role in the successful Prime Video series Reacher, or his recent participation in the Fast & Furious saga, all physically demanding.
Ordinary Angels
Drama
Release Date: February 23, 2024
Director: Jon Gunn
Cast: Alan Ritchson , Hilary Swank , Amy Acker , Nancy Travis , Tamala Jones
Runtime: 1hr 56min
Writers: Jon Gunn , Jon Erwin , Kelly Fremon Craig
Studio: Kingdom Story Compan, yGreen Hummingbird Entertainment, Stampede Ventures
Ritchson spoke exclusively with MovieWeb about his next film, Ordinary Angels, and confessed that despite loving action movies, he also wants to continue growing with other types of projects in the future:
“I love the action space. I mean, it’s kind of really my bread and butter and probably always will be. It’s just, I’m built for it. So, there’s a lot of that ahead in my future, and I’m looking forward to all those projects. But when you have the opportunity to tell a true story or play a historical figure, I mean, it’s really a great gift to an artist like myself, and it’s a huge challenge and a huge risk.
And you really want to be authentic in those moments and honor their journey. But it really is like kind of the highest calling, I think, as an actor. So, I do look out for a lot of those roles, whether a father otherwise.”
What’s Ordinary Angels About?
LionsgateThe film directed by Jon Gunn (The Case for Christ) follows the story of Shannon, a woman who discovers a new purpose in her life when she meets a widower and his daughters. He works hard to give them everything they need, but it is difficult, especially with the youngest daughter needing medical attention.
Shannon attempts to do everything she can to help them, creating a unique bond with the father and his daughters, and restoring their faith and hope in miracles. Check out the official synopsis:
“Based on a remarkable true story, ORDINARY ANGELS centers on Sharon (Hilary Swank), a fierce but struggling hairdresser in small-town Kentucky who discovers a renewed sense of purpose when she meets Ed (Alan Ritchson), a widower working hard to make ends meet for his two daughters. With his youngest daughter waiting for a liver transplant, Sharon sets her mind to helping the family and will move mountains to do it. What unfolds is the inspiring tale of faith, everyday miracles, and ordinary angels.”
In addition to Ritchson, who plays the girls’ father, the film stars Academy Award winner Hilary Swank as Shannon. Joining them are Nancy Travis (Last Man Standing), Tamala Jones (Castle), Amy Acker (9-1-1: Lone Star), Drew Powell (Gotham), Skywalker Hughes (Joe Pickett), and Emily Mitchell (Women Talking).
News
Reacher Season 3 Gives Us First Look At The Dutch Giant, Olivier Richters, On Set And He’s Already Messing With Alan Ritchson
Clash of the (literal) titans! (Image credit: Marvel Studios) Paulie is a character that Reacher fans have been curious about ever since it was confirmed that Reacher Season 3 – the hit show available with an Amazon Prime Video subscription – would be adapting the…
Gerard Butler’s Den of Thieves Sequel Finally Sets Theatrical Release Date
Den of Thieves 2: Pantera has finally gotten its theatrical release date. A date has finally been put on the board for Gerard Butler’s upcoming action sequel Den of Thieves 2: Pantera. A sequel to 2018’s Den of Thieves, the new film has been…
Gerard Butler is in Talks To Star in The Action-Thriller Comedy EMPIRE STATE
Gerard Butler is in talks to star in an upcoming comedic action-thriller titled Empire State, which is about the Empire State Building being attacked. Butler will re-team with Den Of Thieves director Christian Gudegast on the project, which will involve two first responders who don’t…
Gerard Butler’s ‘Den of Thieves 2’ Finally Sets a Release Date After 6 Years
Butler will star opposite O’Shea Jackson Jr. for the sequel to the hit heist film. Image via STXfilms THE BIG PICTURE Den of Thieves 2: Pantera is set to release on January 10, 2025 with the original cast returning for another heist…
Kriti Sanon Reveals Her Fangirl Moment With Gerard Butler, Calls Him Humble: ‘I Was Like Oh My God’
The Crew actress mentioned that the incident took place when she was shooting for her Telugu film with Mahesh Babu in London. Kriti Sanon is gearing up for her next release Do Patti with Kajol. Well, recently the teaser was…
The Top 10 Films Featuring Gerard Butler, According to Critical Acclaim
Known for his commanding screen presence, Gerard Butler has secured his place among the luminaries of the film industry. From his early beginnings with a background in law to becoming a standout performer in film and television, the 54-year-old Scottish veteran has…
End of content
No more pages to load