# Alan Ritchson on Reddit (u/aritchson)

Part of Celebrities on Reddit, researched with Autumn (https://www.autumn.ai) from public sources. Updated 2026-11-06. Interactive version: https://www.autumn.ai/resources/celebrities-on-reddit/alan-ritchson

Alan Ritchson: Actor, Jack Reacher in Reacher.

- Reddit account: [u/aritchson](https://www.reddit.com/user/aritchson/) (Personal account)
- How we know it's theirs: [His r/movies AMA, posted from this account](https://www.reddit.com/r/movies/comments/1v4dl53/hey_rmovies_im_alan_ritchson_motor_city_reacher/)
- Where they post, in the records we retrieved: r/television (67), r/IAmA (33), r/reacher (9), r/AskReddit (3), r/wallstreetbets (3), r/AskDocs (2)
- Known activity in the posts we found: 2016 to 2026
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alan_Ritchson

## Moments

### u/aritchson in r/interestingasfuck, Jun 24, 2022 · Hobby

Replying to the post "Master Splinter gave each turtle a weapon that was diametrically opposed to their personalities (source: 9GAG)".

> I played Raphael in the most recent films. It’s true that the sai can be used defensively. But I think that’s oversimplifying things. One of my favorite moves with the sai was spinning them around in my hands for a reverse grip and using the tsukagashira (the butt end of the handle) as a kind of hammer or brass knuckle. In this  position, the monouchi (longest prong) rests along the forearm which can be used to block incoming blades. But with a quick regrip, can also be used to stab an attacker from the sides or rear. While it’s true the monouchi is not usually sharpened to a point, you can definitely stab somebody with it. It’s almost more brutal (and fitting for Raph) in the sense that the weapon requires quite a bit of force to be used offensively.
>
> I don’t know who the bigger nerd is: you for reading this or me for writing this?

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/interestingasfuck/comments/vjgu19/master_splinter_gave_each_turtle_a_weapon_that/idjf8su/ · 2,849 points as of Nov 6, 2026

### u/aritchson in r/Filmmakers, Mar 23, 2023 · Advice

Replying to the post "A filmmaker blasts Pedro Pascal for being in a bloopers reel…".

> You’ll find the bigger the projects the more fun that talent pool at the top has learned to have. It becomes a lifestyle. Life is your work day in many respects. It should be fun, memorable and enjoyable for yourself and those around you. That attitude always translates into a more magnetic chemistry with the audience - which is who we’re doing this for. Never forget the audiences needs.
>
> Life is too short to work with assholes and too exhausting to be one. The real pros know this. And most real pros I know are genuinely happy, inspiring people.

(Excerpt.)
Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/Filmmakers/comments/11z77gd/a_filmmaker_blasts_pedro_pascal_for_being_in_a/jdcylfp/ · 3 points as of Nov 6, 2026

### u/aritchson in r/reacher, Aug 15, 2026 · Behind the scenes

Replying to the post "Reacher S4 visuals".

> It’s never not going to be strange to cruise Reddit and notice you’re the topic of conversation. But here we are!
>
> We go to great lengths to shoot everything practically! Our sets are all real. We do use some VFX and compositing when required for safety or practical necessities.
>
> The interior of the subway/train in the opening sequence was a build on a stage with green screen windows. But that rarely happens. If it’s in camera you can usually bet it’s all real and practical. Hope that helps.

Full thread: https://www.reddit.com/r/reacher/comments/1voqse5/reacher_s4_visuals/p3seuxz/ · 16 points as of Nov 6, 2026