Alan Ritchson has joined the cast of the action movie ‘Runner’.
The 41-year-old actor - who is best known for starring in Prime Video’s ‘Reacher’ series - will lead the upcoming flick that will follow a high-end courier who has three hours to transport an organ to save a seven-year-old girl who desperately needs an immediate transplant.
The mission takes a deadly turn after the leader of an infamous crime syndicate starts sending out his goons to claim the organ for himself.
The film will be directed by ‘Expendables 4’ and ‘Need for Speed’ director Scott Waugh and is expected to enter production in London next March.
Speaking to Deadline, the 54-year-old filmmaker said: "‘Runner’ with the driving force of an actor like Alan Ritchson reminds me of the Tony Scott action films I grew up on in the 90s when character and story were pivotal and the action was a spectacle.
"I couldn’t be more excited to direct this super entertaining script and bring the thrilling world of ‘Runner’ to life."
As well as starring in the pulse-pounding movie, Ritchson will serve as a producer alongside Dan Spilo (Industry Entertainment) Mark Fasano (Nickel City Pictures), Jeffrey Greenstein (A Higher Standard), and Todd Garner (Broken Road Productions).
Greenstein teased: "‘Runner’ is the exact type of film that audiences across the globe crave - a high-octane, entertaining film that also has heart and levity.
"Alan Ritchson is tailor-made for this role and he, his action team and Scott Waugh together will keep you on the edge of your seats on this full-throttle ride."
Garner - who previously produced the 2021 film adaptation of the fighting video game ‘Mortal Kombat’ - added he was "absolutely delighted" to get the chance to work with the action star and director.
He said: "I have been trying to work with Alan for several years now and am absolutely delighted to finally have the opportunity to work together on this remarkable project."
