THE Reacher-verse is expanding.
Prime Video has officially acquired a spinoff of its action drama centered on Jack Reacher's (Alan Ritchson) former military colleague and sometime collaborator, Frances Neagley. Maria Sten, who appeared in both seasons of Reacher so far (and will also be part of the third season), he will continue the role in the currently untitled spin-off.
Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television and CBS Studios (taking over from the now-shuttered Paramount Television Studios) are behind the Neagley series, as they are with Reacher. The creator of the main show, Nick Santora, and Nicholas Wootton (Escape, NYPD Blue) are co-creators of the spin-off.
“AS Reacher continues to resonate with our global customers in profound ways, expanding the narrative and characters with a spinoff was an easy decision,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television at Amazon MGM Studios. “With Nick and Nicholas, as well as with our partners Skydance and CBS Studios, we are confident that this new chapter, starring the extraordinary Maria Sten, will not only honor the Reacher legacy but will also bring new energy and excitement to both new and long-time fans.
Santora and Wootton said: “Lee Child created an immensely rich character with Neagley, and Maria Sten brought her to life in such a vivid and authentic way in Reacher. Amazon, Skydance Television and CBS Studios have been amazing partners from the beginning, and we are excited to further explore Neagley's story and dive into what makes her so unique.”
The spin-off will focus on Neagley, who works as a private investigator in Chicago. “When she discovers that a close friend from her past has been killed in a suspicious accident, she becomes obsessed with justice,” reads the show's logline. “Using everything he learned from Jack Reacher and his time as a member of the 110 Special Investigators, Neagley sets out on a dangerous path to uncover a menacing evil.
“We are excited to expand the world of Reacher with Amazon and CBS Studios to explore Neagley's fan-favorite character with the extraordinary Maria Sten,” said Dana Goldberg, creative director of Skydance. “Nick Santora did an incredible job adapting Lee Child's Reacher novels for television. With Nick and Nicholas Wootton at the helm, audiences are ready for another fascinating adventure in the Reacher universe.”
Sten added: “I'm really excited to further explore Neagley's world and his somewhat mysterious background. She's a wonderful character to play and I'm really excited for everyone to get to know her a little better.”
Santora and Wootton will executive produce the Neagley series with Lee Child, author of the Jack Reacher novels, Don Granger, Lisa Kussner and David Ellison, Goldberg and Skydance TV's Matt Thunell. Carolyn Harris, Kenny Madrid and Niko Fernandez will oversee the project for Skydance.
THE Reacher The spinoff continues the fruitful relationship between Prime Video and Skydance. The two companies have also collaborated Jack Ryan; the imminent Through AND The Runarounds; an action-adventure series starring Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham; and a documentary series on the 2022 University of Idaho killings.
Sten's credits also include 2019 Swamp thing series and Syfy Channel Zero. She is repped by CAA, Brillstein Entertainment Partners, The Initiative Group and Granderson Des Rochers.