Some Reacher fans have called for a boycott following Alan Ritchson’s disparaging remarks about former US President Donald Trump.
The 41-year-old has amassed a sizable following in recent years, thanks to his role as Jack Reacher in the Amazon Prime series.
He has also appeared in Ordinary Angels, Blue Mountain State, and Guy Ritchie’s latest film, Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, alongside Henry Cavill and Henry Golding.
In a wide-ranging new interview, the actor discussed his time in the spotlight, his relationship with religion, and his thoughts on police brutality.
When asked about how ‘closely aligned’ some Christians have become with the controversial politician, who is currently in court in New York for a hush money trial, Ritchson called him a ‘rapist and con man’.
‘Trump is a rapist and a con man, and yet the entire Christian church seems to be treat him like he’s their poster child and it’s unreal. I don’t understand it,’ he told the Hollywood Reporter.
‘Christians today have become the most vitriolic tribe. It is so antithetical to what Jesus was calling us to be and to do.’
Many on social media slammed the Hollywood favorite for speaking out so vocally against Trump, claiming that they would no longer be supporting his work.
In a post on Reddit, Auspea fumed: ‘What an fool. He just lost this fan. Sad [sic].’
Kburch13 agreed: ‘Well Dam I liked that show. Why can’t they just keep their uninformed opinions to themselves.’
Gypsyoleil fumed: ‘I really enjoyed Reacher. Now I don’t want to watch it.’
Over on Twitter, Kastl Greyskull said: ‘Lost so much respect for this guy.. I won’t be watching his work anytime soon. I loved Reacher, but I l’m done.. #AlanRitchson.’
Despite some negative comments, many people came to Ritchson’s defence, praising him for taking such a public stance.
Global-Letter-4984 enthused on Reddit: ‘Good for him! He definitely has a lot of fans on the right due to his look, his faith, and the types of productions he’s done, so it’s a big move that he’s speaking out against Trump.’
Shenanigans80h commented: ‘I know it shouldn’t be this way but I’m honestly stoked by how outspoken Ritchson is on this matter. So many celebrities these days are extremely afraid to voice a firm political opinion so they keep their comments vague or simply don’t talk about it at all.
‘For Ritchson, a guy who’s just now starting to breakthrough, to be so staunch in his thoughts is a breath of fresh air frankly. Makes me respect him a lot more.’
NiaNeuman cheered: ‘Everything I see about this guy makes me love him more.’
As Rick Judd tweeted: ‘Anyway, everyone should go watch Reacher. And any of Alan Ritchson’s projects. He rules.’
Source My Celebrity Life.