'Reacher' Star Alan Ritchson Praises Owen Wilson After Filming New Movie ‘Runner'
While Ritchson has created a fan-favorite television show in Reacher, his character is also beloved by the fanbase. Not surprisingly, that sentiment also appears to stand true for multiple directors and film studios.
Ritchson recently wrapped up the movie War Machine on Netflix, and is set for a leading role alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in the comedy The Man with the Bag. However, the current project Ritchson is finishing filming, Runner, has generated some early buzz, as he's co-starring in the film alongside Owen Wilson.
Ritchson took to Instagram earlier this week as filming was winding down on the movie and praised the cast, director Scott Waugh and numerous others. But the 42-year-old actor's comments about Wilson truly jumped off the page.
After calling some of the performances in Runner "among the best I've been a part of," Ritchson heaped praise on his co-star.
"Owen Wilson is one of the most talented men I've worked with," Ritchson wrote. "Super brilliant mind and loveliest guy in the world. Insane ability to cut right to the heart and soul of a scene or piece of text."
The exceptionally high praise from Ritchson for Wilson brought plenty of love from fans on social media.
"Great! Looking forward to see you and Owen on screen!" wrote one fan.
"Please don't change. Your fame is going into orbit." said another.
"With Owen Wilson! One of the best," replied another fan.
"Owen Wilson never gets enough credit for his talent. His performance in No Escape was excellent and riveting. I can't wait to watch Runner." read one comment.
"So glad you said that about Owen. I've always loved him," responded another fan.
Runner follows a high-end courier named Hank Malone (Ritchson) who's tasked with transporting an organ to save a seven-year-old girl in need of an immediate transplant. Malone has three hours to transport the organ, but things take a turn when the leader of a crime syndicate attempts to take it.
Ritchson's character is then also tasked with transporting and protecting Ben Bishop (Wilson), the medical courier handling the organ, as Deadline detailed.
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