Prime Video introduced this morning at on the Prime Video Presents: Trailblazers occasion in London that the Reacher universe is formally increasing with the greenlighting of a spin-off starring Maria Sten as Frances Neagley, the most effective pal and trusted colleague of Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson). Currently generally known as The Untitled Neagley Project, the announcement was made by Jennifer Salke, head of Amazon MGM Studios. The collection is created for tv by co-showrunners and government producers Nick Santora (Reacher, Prison Break, FUBAR) and Nicholas Wootton (Law & Order, Prison Break) and produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Skydance Television, and CBS Studios. Sten will reprise her position as Neagley within the third season of Reacher alongside Ritchson. Amazon has beforehand expanded their fashionable collection with spin-offs of reveals like Bosch and The Boys, whereas <em>Jack Ryan</em>.

The spin-off will comply with Neagley in her job as a personal investigator in Chicago. When she learns {that a} shut pal from her previous has been killed in suspicious circumstances, she makes it her precedence to try to convey justice towards the perpetrators. Using her expertise she’s realized from Reacher and the 110 Special Investigators, Neagley goes head-to-head with a darkish and wicked menace to try to end issues.

What Do The People Behind ‘Neagley’ Have to Say About The Spin-Off?

“As Reacher continues to resonate with our world clients in a profound means, increasing on the storytelling and characters with a by-product was a straightforward choice,” mentioned Vernon Sanders, head of tv, Amazon MGM Studios. “With Nick and Nicholas as well as our partners Skydance and CBS Studios, we’re confident this new chapter, starring the amazing Maria Sten, will not only honor the Reacher legacy but also bring fresh energy and excitement to new and longtime fans alike.”

“Lee Child created an immensely rich character with Neagley, and Maria Sten brought her to life in such a vivid, authentic way in Reacher,” mentioned Santora and Wootton. “Amazon, Skydance Television, and CBS Studios have been tremendous partners from the start, and we are excited to explore Neagley’s story further and dive into what makes her so unique.” Sten shared her personal ideas concerning the spin-off, saying:

“I’m beyond thrilled to further explore the world of Neagley and her somewhat mysterious background. She’s such a wonderful character to play and I’m very excited for everyone to get to know her a little better.”

“We are thrilled to be expanding the world of Reacher with Amazon and CBS Studios to explore the fan favorite character of Neagley with the extraordinary Maria Sten,” mentioned Dana Goldberg, Chief Creative Officer, 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 in for another captivating adventure in the Reacher universe.”

The first two seasons of Reacher can be found to stream now on Prime Video, with the third season set to debut in 2025. Stay tuned to Collider for extra updates on the Frances Neagley spin-off.

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