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Q: Is John Krasinski returning as “Jack Ryan” anytime soon, or is he sticking with movies from now on? I hope “Jack Ryan” wasn’t canceled. – D.B.
A: Even though John Krasinski will always been known as Jim Halpert from the cult hit comedy series “The Office,” he’s been fortunate to act in a wide range of projects over the past decade. Most notably, he directed and starred in the blockbuster sci-fi horror flick “A Quiet Place” and its sequel. He even has a third installment in the works.
John Krasinski as “Jack Ryan” (Amazon Studios photo)
In between his box-office successes, he’s starred in the Amazon original series “Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan” and is currently filming its third season. Four other actors have portrayed Ryan in films preceding the series: Alec Baldwin in “The Hunt for Red October,” Harrison Ford in both “Patriot Games” and “Clear and Present Danger,” Ben Affleck in “The Sum of All Fears” and Chris Pine in “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit.”
“TV Guide” recommends several similar shows to tide viewers over until “Jack Ryan” the series returns. They include “Reacher,” also on Amazon, which is action-packed and based on a series of successful novels. Amazon also acquired the rights to another Tom Clancy project, the film “Without Remorse,” starring Michael B. Jordan, and on Netflix there’s “Bodyguard” starring Richard Madden, about a war veteran assigned to protect a politician from a terrorist attack.
Q: Is the new movie “Dog” based on a true story? Can I watch it at home or just at the movie theater? – E.A.
A: The new movie “Dog,” starring Channing Tatum, is not solely based on a true story but inspired by one. Tatum, who directs and stars in the film, said that he was creatively motivated to do the film after taking one last road trip with his dog Lulu after she was diagnosed with cancer. Tatum’s Lulu was a pit bull-Catahoula mix, but the Lulu in the movie is a Belgian Malinois. Tatum plays an Army Ranger who has to drive Lulu down the Pacific Coast for her owner’s funeral.
This is Tatum’s first major role in several years after taking a break from acting. He had a small role in the comedy action film “Free Guy” with Ryan Reynolds and did some voice work in the animated films “Smallfoot” and “The Lego Movie 2.”
Q: Will there be a televised Oscars ceremony this year with the stars walking the red carpet, or will it be virtual? – K.S.
A: Yes, the Academy Awards will be broadcast live on ABC on Sunday, March 27, with an anticipated audience full of Hollywood’s biggest stars. There also will be a host – actually a trio of hosts (Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall) – for the first time in four years.
In hopes of boosting ratings, the Academy has a new additional category of “Fan Favorite Film.” You can vote online at OscarsFanFavorite.com.
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