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‘Reacher’ Star Alan Ritchson in Talks to Lead Splashy Netflix Action Movie ‘Maelstrom’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Alan Ritchson is in talks to star in 'Maelstrom,' a Netflix action thriller that has been in development for 33 years.

By · Published July 14, 2026 at 19:26 UTC · Updated July 16, 2026 at 21:28 UTC

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Source diversity sample: JoBlo · MovieWeb · IMDb · The Express Tribune · Devdiscourse · ScreenRant · Collider · Variety.

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📍 Where it landed

Alan Ritchson was in talks to lead the Netflix action movie Maelstrom. The project was based on a 33-year-old spec script directed by the director of Carry-On.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 50d ago, after coverage quieted.

Answered

Who is the lead actor in talks for 'Maelstrom'?

Alan Ritchson, the star of 'Reacher,' is currently in talks for the lead role.

Which platform is producing the movie?

The action movie is being produced by Netflix.

What is notable about the production history of 'Maelstrom'?

According to coverage from ScreenRant and MovieWeb, the movie has been 33 years in the making.

Where it stands

Alan Ritchson, known for his role in 'Reacher,' is in discussions to lead a new Netflix action movie titled 'Maelstrom.' The project is described as a splashy action thriller and a blockbuster from the director of 'Carry-On.' Coverage from Variety, ScreenRant, and MovieWeb emphasizes that the film has been 33 years in the making. Collider further identifies the project as a follow-up to 'War Machine.' Future updates may clarify the finalization of Ritchson's lead role and provide further production details on the film.

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