
Jack Reacher is based on Lee Child's novel "One Shot", which is being adapted and directed for the big screen by Oscar-winner Christopher McQuarrie ( The Usual Suspects, Valkyrie). The film remains set for a Winter 2012 theatrical release, where it will fill the spot previously occupied by Paramount's World War Z adaptation (which was pushed back to Summer 2013).

well, Alex Cross.Ĭonfirmation of the One Shot adaptation's title change comes courtesy of Risky Business. While the studio has yet to offer an official explanation for the change-up in title, it was (most likely) motivated by a desire to appeal directly to fans of the Reacher character - similar to how this fall's rebooting installment in the Alex Cross movie franchise is simply going by the title. Paramount has since revealed that the movie is actually going to be titled Jack Reacher. Tom Cruise piqued the curiosity of those who attended the 2012 CinemaCon panel for his upcoming film, One Shot - when he referred to the project as Reacher.
