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Yahoo
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jay Baruchel drops out of 'Reacher' season 4, role recast with 'Barry' alum Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette
There's been a major behind-the-scenes shakeup on Reacher. Entertainment Weekly can confirm that Jay Baruchel dropped out of the upcoming season 4, and Barry alum Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette has been recast in the role. The news comes only two weeks after the This Is the End star's casting was announced along with the rest of the new season 4 roles (the only confirmed returning actor is series lead Alan Ritchson). According to Deadline, Baruchel was "forced to exit the series to attend to a personal matter." Rodriguez-Marquette will now play the major role of Jacob Merrick, a small-town policeman ripped directly from the pages of Lee Child's 13th book in his Jack Reacher series, Gone Tomorrow, upon which the new season is based. Jacob becomes Jack Reacher's (Ritchson) No. 1 ally in his new mission. Gone Tomorrow kicks off when Reacher witnesses a suicide on the subway in New York. He soon discovers the woman who killed herself was Pentagon staffer Susan Mark, who was caught up in a larger conspiracy involving a corrupt politician, Al Qaeda terrorists, and countless murders. Reacher must work against the clock with Susan's brother Jacob to solve the mystery of why Susan killed herself, find her missing son Peter, and ultimately save his own life when he gets caught up with dark forces with almost unlimited power. Rodriguez-Marquette joins the previously announced season 4 cast additions including GLOW alum Sydelle Noel, My Life With the Walter Boys star Marc Blucas, Alias alum Kevin Weisman, Indonesian singers Agnez Mo and Anggun, The Expanse alum Kathleen Robertson, and Poker Face's Kevin known for his recurring role on HBO's Barry, Rodriguez-Marquette's other TV appearances include Mozart in the Jungle, Joan of Arcadia, Even Stevens, Weeds, Lucifer, and Beverly Hills, 90210, among others. He has also been in films including I Hate the Man in My Basement, Chokeslam, Broken Horses, and Fear, Inc. A premiere date for Reacher season 4 has not yet been announced. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Yahoo
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jay Baruchel drops out of 'Reacher' season 4, role recast with 'Barry' alum Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette
There's been a major behind-the-scenes shakeup on Reacher. Entertainment Weekly can confirm that Jay Baruchel dropped out of the upcoming season 4, and Barry alum Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette has been recast in the role. The news comes only two weeks after the This Is the End star's casting was announced along with the rest of the new season 4 roles (the only confirmed returning actor is series lead Alan Ritchson). According to Deadline, Baruchel was "forced to exit the series to attend to a personal matter." Rodriguez-Marquette will now play the major role of Jacob Merrick, a small-town policeman ripped directly from the pages of Lee Child's 13th book in his Jack Reacher series, Gone Tomorrow, upon which the new season is based. Jacob becomes Jack Reacher's (Ritchson) No. 1 ally in his new mission. Gone Tomorrow kicks off when Reacher witnesses a suicide on the subway in New York. He soon discovers the woman who killed herself was Pentagon staffer Susan Mark, who was caught up in a larger conspiracy involving a corrupt politician, Al Qaeda terrorists, and countless murders. Reacher must work against the clock with Susan's brother Jacob to solve the mystery of why Susan killed herself, find her missing son Peter, and ultimately save his own life when he gets caught up with dark forces with almost unlimited power. Rodriguez-Marquette joins the previously announced season 4 cast additions including GLOW alum Sydelle Noel, My Life With the Walter Boys star Marc Blucas, Alias alum Kevin Weisman, Indonesian singers Agnez Mo and Anggun, The Expanse alum Kathleen Robertson, and Poker Face's Kevin known for his recurring role on HBO's Barry, Rodriguez-Marquette's other TV appearances include Mozart in the Jungle, Joan of Arcadia, Even Stevens, Weeds, Lucifer, and Beverly Hills, 90210, among others. He has also been in films including I Hate the Man in My Basement, Chokeslam, Broken Horses, and Fear, Inc. A premiere date for Reacher season 4 has not yet been announced. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Time of India
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette joins Reacher season 4, replacing Jay Baruchel
Reacher season 4 has had a significant casting switch-up, with Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette replacing Jay Baruchel in the role of Jacob Merrick, a small town policeman. This recasting was done on short notice, as Jay Baruchel ended up leaving Reacher only a couple of weeks after joining, having to walk away from the series to attend to a personal matter. Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette's casting ended up happening at a remarkably quick pace, with him being hired the same day the role's breakdown was sent out. He was subsequently flown to the set in a matter of days. Reacher is Amazon Prime's adaptation of Lee Child's Jack Reacher novels that first premiered on February 4, 2022. Before the Amazon Prime series, the Jack Reacher novels had been adapted into a duology starring Tom Cruise. Barry's Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette has joined Reacher season 4 Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette is known for his role as Chris Lucado in Barry, who's a former Marine logistics officer and one of the few friends Barry Berkman has. He began his career as a child actor, appearing on 1991's Barney and the Backyard gang. Since then, Chris Marquette has starred in a number of films and shows from a variety of genres, including comedies such as 2009's Fanboys where he co-starred with Jay Baruchel. More recently, Chris Marquette has starred in the Gala Film original series RZR alongside David Bianchi, Mena Suvari, Danny Trejo and Mimi Davila. Amazon Prime's Reacher adapts Lee Child's long-running series Prime Video's Reacher series is an adaptation of Lee Child's long-running novel series that debuted with 1997's The Killing Floor. By the time of the Reacher series debut, there had already been 27 novels published. As of writing, there have been a total of 29 novels released. The Jack Reacher series follows the titular character, who's a United States military veteran, as he travels across the country and makes use of his talents as a private investigator and troubleshooter. The first season of the Amazon Prime series adapted The Killing Floor, the first novel that was published. The upcoming fourth season is set to adapt 2009's Gone Tomorrow, the thirteenth novel in the series.
Hindustan Times
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Reacher Season 4 confirms big cast change as Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette replaces Jay Baruchel
Prime Video's Reacher is officially in production for its much-anticipated fourth season. According to a Deadline report, the action-thriller has undergone a major change in its casting lineup, with Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette stepping in to replace Jay Baruchel, who exited the series due to a personal matter. Alan Ritchson as Jack Reacher Production on Reacher Season 4 began earlier this month. The new chapter is based on Lee Child's 13th Jack Reacher novel, Gone Tomorrow, and follows Jack Reacher as he becomes entangled in a dangerous conspiracy after a deadly train encounter. The series continues to star Alan Ritchson as the title character, a nomadic ex-military police officer. Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette will now play Jacob Merrick, a small-town police officer who plays a key part in the new storyline. Baruchel's departure comes just weeks after he was officially announced as part of the cast. Marquette is best known for his role in HBO's Barry, where he played Chris Lucado. His addition marks a significant change in the upcoming season's ensemble. Season 4 of Reacher has also introduced a host of new faces. Among the series regulars are Sydelle Noel (GLOW) as Detective Tamara Green from the Philadelphia PD, Agnez Mo as Lila Hoth, and Anggun as Amisha Hoth. Kevin Corrigan joins the cast as Detective Docherty, Green's partner. Additional new cast members and storyline details Other names confirmed for recurring guest roles include Kevin Weisman (Suits: LA), Marc Blucas (My Life with the Walter Boys), and Kathleen Robertson (The Expanse). Weisman plays investigative journalist Russell Plum, Blucas appears as U.S. Congressman John Samson, and Robertson takes on the role of Elsbeth Samson, his wife. This new season adapts Gone Tomorrow, where Reacher is pulled into a high-stakes conflict involving powerful enemies. The storyline begins with a tense encounter on a train that quickly escalates into a complex web of secrets, drawing Reacher into yet another mission that tests his limits. Season 3 of the hit series premiered in February 2025 and became Prime Video's most-watched returning show to date. With production now underway, fans can expect a return to Reacher's trademark action and intrigue—this time with a refreshed ensemble. ALSO READ: Prime Video increases the number of ads while streaming in the US: Report FAQs: 1. Who is replacing Jay Baruchel in Reacher Season 4? Christopher Rodriguez-Marquette is replacing Jay Baruchel in the role of Jacob Merrick. 2. What is Reacher Season 4 based on? Season 4 is adapted from Lee Child's 13th novel, Gone Tomorrow. 3. When did Reacher Season 4 begin production? Production began in early June 2025. 4. Who are the new cast members in Season 4? New additions include Sydelle Noel, Agnez Mo, Anggun, Kevin Corrigan, Kevin Weisman, Marc Blucas, and Kathleen Robertson.
Cision Canada
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
OLG CELEBRATES 50 YEARS BY TURNING ONTARIO INTO 'WINTARIO'
Launches Limited-time WINTARIO50 Lottery Game With 800 Guaranteed Prizes and a Contest to Give Back to Local Communities TORONTO, /CNW/ - Ontario, it's time to celebrate! For 50 years, the Ontario Lottery and Gaming Corporation (OLG) has been part of Ontario's winning story — delivering exciting moments to players and over $62 billion to support communities since 1975. With the help of Ottawa-born actor Jay Baruchel and Toronto's Faye Dance, original host of the WINTARIO Live broadcast, OLG is marking this milestone with the launch of "Welcome to Wintario" – a celebration honouring five decades of play, community support and lasting impact. Over the next six months, OLG will be rolling out a series of 50 th themed games and contests, and bringing wins to community events across Ontario, beginning with the Ottawa Jazz Festival this upcoming weekend. "OLG's first lottery game, WINTARIO, started it all, bringing excitement to communities and laying the foundation for the impact we've made across the province," said Duncan Hannay, President and CEO of OLG. "With 100 per cent of our profits staying right here in Ontario supporting priorities like health care, amateur sport, charities and more, every play with OLG is a winning one. To say thank you to the players and communities that have been part of our legacy, we're delivering even more wins to Ontario this year." To kick it all off, OLG is launching WINTARIO50, a new limited-time, raffle-style lottery game available now until the one-time draw on August 14, 2025. WINTARIO50 offers 800 guaranteed prizes worth a total of more than $5 million. Plus, OLG is giving more than $1 million to Ontario communities through the WINTARIO50 Community Contest. With each WINTARIO50 purchase, players have a chance to win up to $50,000 in the lottery game. Players also have an opportunity to enter the WINTARIO50 Community Contest for a separate chance to win a $5,000 personal prize and to nominate a United Way region for a chance for it to win up to $250,000 from OLG. 1 WINTARIO50 can be purchased for one play for $5 or three plays for $10 and is available at participating lottery retail locations across Ontario or on Visit for more information about how to play, prizing details and odds of winning. Stay up to date by visiting Welcome to WINTARIO. OLG promotes responsible gambling and is committed to helping players create and maintain smart play habits. OLG's PlaySmart program helps players enjoy games in a responsible way. 1 In support of United Way. Contest ends August 18, 2025. No Purchase Necessary. 18+, Ontario only. Community Prize: Each nominated United Way Centraide Ontario region ("Community") has a chance to win one of 26 prizes ranging from $5000-250,000. Eligible entrants can nominate any one of the 26 Communities regardless of place of residence in the province. Participant Prize: 26 prizes of $5000 available to be won, with one prize allocated per Community. Odds of winning are separate for each participant prize and depend on the total number of entries received for the corresponding Community. For rules and entry details, visit Celebrating 50 years of wins and giving back! OLG is a crown agency that contributes to a better Ontario by delivering great entertainment experiences for our customers. Acting in a socially responsible way, OLG conducts and manages land-based gaming facilities; the sale of province-wide lottery games; Internet gaming; and the delivery of bingo and other electronic gaming products at Charitable Gaming Centres. OLG is also helping support the horse racing industry in Ontario. OLG has been giving back to Ontario since 1975, generating approximately $62 billion for the people and the Province to support key government priorities like health care; the treatment and prevention of problem gambling; and support for amateur athletes. Each year profits from OLG's operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province. Click here if you wish to unsubscribe from these emails. THE GAME THAT STARTED IT ALL: WINTARIO WINTARIO – Ontario's first provincial lottery game – broadcast its first draw live in Toronto on TV on May 15, 1975. OLG held live WINTARIO broadcast draws – hosted by Fred Davis and Faye Dance – in cities across Ontario, travelling over 10,400 kilometers each year and giving away hundreds of thousands of dollars in lottery prizes and creating great legacies in Ontario communities. More than 600 live WINTARIO draws were held across the province. Production crews who helped air the live travelling shows logged an estimated distance of nine and a half times around the world, just in Ontario. WINTARIO game proceeds were dedicated to promote physical fitness, sports, cultural and recreational activities. WINTARIO, in a joint effort with communities and individuals, funded 33,000 non-capital and capital projects in the areas of sports, fitness, recreation and culture. Key community facilities including arenas, art galleries, recreation centres and libraries became realities in communities large and small. The final draw for the original WINTARIO game was held on January 4, 1990. WINTARIO Extra launched in 1990 and included an INSTANT game along with a draw. The game ran until 1996. Since its retirement in 1996, OLG has brought back the WINTARIO brand in various ways to celebrate the game that started it all. OLG'S WINNING HISTORY 100% of OLG's profits are reinvested back into the province. Since 1975, OLG has generated approximately $62 billion for the people and province of Ontario, which has helped support provincial priorities such as health care, the treatment and prevention of problem gambling, support for amateur athletes, and other initiatives. Each year, profits from OLG's operations also support host communities, Ontario First Nations, lottery retailers and local charities across the province. Here are just some of the ways OLG made an impact in the 2023-24 fiscal year: More than $2.6 billion in lottery prizes to players $2.4 billion net profit to the province which was directed by the Government of Ontario to provincial priorities $762 million in support for local economies $113 million in direct funding to Ontario's horse racing industry $163 million in payments to the Ontario First Nations through the Gaming Revenue Sharing and Financial Agreement $167 million paid to municipalities and Ontario First Nations that host Land-based Casino Gaming facilities and Charitable Gaming Centres $319 million in commissions paid to the 10,000 lottery retailers across the province $96 million in Charitable Gaming proceeds for participating local charities $1.7 million in community sponsorships including festivals and events such as Bon Soo Winter Carnival, Pride Toronto, Gathering at the Rapids Pow Wow, Wake the Giant Music Festival, Francophonie en Fête, and more. OLG is proud to be a longstanding supporter of amateur athletes in Ontario. Since 2006, OLG and the Ontario Government have supported high-performance amateur athletes through Quest for Gold, which provides direct financial support to thousands of amateur athletes, enhancing their ability to train by offsetting the costs of training and living expenses. BE PART OF OLG'S 50 th ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
