'Reacher' author Lee Child wants the show to tackle the opioid crisis. Alan Ritchson says he's ready to tell a 'modern story.'
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In season three of "Reacher," Jack Reacher goes undercover in a criminal organization. Author Lee Child expressed interest in adapting his book "The Midnight Line," which tackles the opioid crisis from the perspective of an addict. This angle promises a deeper character exploration, showcasing Reacher's compassion for those affected by the crisis, even if he personally disagrees with their choices. The opioid epidemic remains a pressing public health issue in the US, and this adaptation could offer insights into this serious topic within the show's action-driven narrative.
The book that I am proudest of is 'The Midnight Line,' which is about the opioid crisis, written from a very sympathetic point of view, from the addict's point of view.
He has to be sympathetic for something he would never do, something he probably has no basic sympathy for. But he's considerate of somebody who suffers from it.
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