Action Film "Painter" with Alan Ritchson and Amber Midthunder

Alan Ritchson celebrated his big breakthrough in Hollywood with the Amazon series "Reacher". Since then, things have been on the rise for the actor. So it's not surprising that the action star is now set to get his own film series.

According to Deadline, the film is called "Painter" and is about a young woman who has been trained as a merciless fighter since she was a child. After her father – played by Alan Ritchson – is kidnapped, she uses all her skills to free him from captivity.

The female protagonist is played by Amber Midthunder, who already had to deal with a Predator in "Prey" and was able to win over the audience. The screenplay for "Painter" was written by Derek Kolstad, the creator of the "John Wick" series. In addition to "John Wick", Kolstad was also responsible for a number of other action blockbusters, such as "Nobody" with Bob Odenkirk and "The Falcon and the Winter Soldier" from Marvel.

The movie will be directed by Garrett Warren, who has already worked as a stunt specialist and coordinator on blockbusters such as "Logan", "Avatar" and "Road House". The film is intended to lay the foundations for a new franchise. So if the box office results are right, we can certainly look forward to one or more sequels.

A Brief Overview of Alan Ritchson's Career

Alan Ritchson is an American actor, director, screenwriter and former model who is best known for his impressive physical roles and charismatic performances in action and superhero films and TV series. His career developed over several years, evolving from model to actor to filmmaker.

Early Years and Breakthrough

Alan Michael Ritchson was born on November 28, 1982 in Grand Forks, North Dakota. However, he grew up in Florida and began his career as a model. Among other things, he worked for the famous fashion label Abercrombie & Fitch. But his passion from an early age was acting.

His first major appearance came in 2004, when he was shortlisted as a candidate in the third season of the popular casting show "American Idol". Although he did not make it to the final rounds, he gained a certain amount of notoriety through his participation and used this attention to further his acting career.

His breakthrough as an actor came a little later when he took on the role of Arthur Curry (Aquaman) in the series "Smallville" (2005-2010). This recurring role made him known to a wider audience and showed his aptitude for physical roles.

Establishing Himself in Film and Television

After his success in "Smallville", several more appearances in film and television followed. Ritchson appeared in various series, including "CSI: Miami", "90210", and "Hawaii Five-0", where he was seen in guest roles.

One of his best-known roles was in the series "Blue Mountain State" (2010-2011), a sports comedy in which he played Thad Castle, the eccentric and macho captain of a college football team. This role showcased his comedic skills and earned him many fans.

Big Roles and Superhero Films

Another major career move was his casting as Gloss in "The Hunger Games: Catching Fire" (2013), where he played a deadly career tribute from District 1. This role brought him into contact with big Hollywood cinema.

He also played the role of Raphael in "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles" (2014) and its sequel "Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadow" (2016). Although he was portrayed through motion-capture technology in these movies, the role once again showcased his physical presence and ability to star in action-heavy productions.

A further milestone in his career was his role as Hank Hall/Hawk in the DC series "Titans" (2018-2021). This role cemented his status as a capable action actor and brought him more recognition in the superhero genre.

"Reacher" and Directorial Debut

In 2022, Alan Ritchson enjoyed another major success with the lead role in the Amazon Prime series "Reacher", based on the popular Jack Reacher novels by Lee Child. As Jack Reacher, a former military policeman with extraordinary physical and mental abilities, Ritchson was able to show his full range of acting and physical skills. The series received much praise and prolonged his popularity, especially in the action genre.

In addition to his work as an actor, Ritchson also ventured behind the camera. In 2021, he made his directorial debut with the action film "Dark Web: Cicada 3301", for which he also wrote the screenplay and took on one of the leading roles. This showed his versatile skills and his desire to not only shine in front of the camera, but to take creative control of projects as well.