We have more rumors regarding the next chapter in the life and times of Jack Ryan today from our friends at moviehole via ropeofsilicon:
A short while ago we learned via Moviehole.net that Ryan Gosling’s name was rumored to be at the top of the list to play a young Jack Ryan based on the character created by Tom Clancy. Well, more news has surfaced from the same source as Moviehole is now reporting that The Constant Gardener director Fernando Meirelles is rumored to be the front-runner to direct a new film called By Any Means Necessary.
So we cannot say that either Gosling or Meirelles are on board for sure, but we do appear to have a title in “By Any Means Necessary”. I enjoy the Jack Ryan films, my favorite is The Hunt For Red October. I saw that film twice in the theatre as a youngster and will still watch it on TV, should appear as I am flipping through the channels. That movie uses the old Soviet national anthem to great effect; this was the greatest national anthem ever written and it is a damn shame that Russia no longer uses it.
I am still wary on Gosling playing Jack Ryan, not because he doesn’t have ability – I just don’t think he looks the part. I have certainly been wrong before, If he does get the tap, I will not be saddened, but will certainly be curious to see how this plays out. Now word yet on when this is scheduled for release – but we will be sure to keep you posted.
