The life and times of Jack Ryan
When talking about John Krasinski's portrayal of Jack Ryan, showrunner Graham Roland said, "Jack Ryan’s superpower is his doggedness, his determination and, more than anything, his brain. I think that John has that." The chiseled faced CIA analyst who is often criticized by his seniors for his mellow way with things has been portrayed by some of the best known Hollywood actors like Alec Baldwin, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, and Chris Pine. Now 'The Office' star John Krasinski is taking Tom Clancy's James Bond of America to a whole new level.
But before that, who is Jack Ryan? No, he is not a historical character. Jack Ryan is Tom Clancy's fictional character of the Ryanverse who has appeared in most of his works. Born to a World War II veteran and a nurse, Ryan was set to become the strength of his unit in the infantry after becoming the Second Lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. However, his military career was disrupted when at 23 he was badly injured after a plane crash during a NATO exercise over the Greek island of Crete. Being almost addicted to pain medication, the accident resulted in a lengthy process of recovery which compelled him to leave the Marine Corps.
