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Alan Ritchson says 'Reacher' is the American James Bond

'The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare' star Alan Ritchson says his action series 'Reacher' is the American version of James Bond — except cooler because he doesn't know how cool he is.

The action star has no desire to take on the iconic spy role (recently rumored to be Aaron Taylor-Johnson next as Daniel Craig's replacement) in the future despite its lauded legacy because he considers his titular character on the Prime Video series Reacher to be his own version of Bond — and, in fact, even better. The actor, who will be seen next in Guy Ritchie's comedic action film The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, would rather see characters more relatable and flawed than the ultimate perfect spy. Ritchson loved the juxtaposition of the real-life Danish soldier's seemingly lighthearted disposition with the raw animal rage and violence simmering below the surface.

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