Actor Robert Knepper to be cast in "Jack Reacher" sequel

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21 January 2016 at 1:20 pm

Robert Knepper of "Prison Break" fame will join Tom Cruise in "Jack Reacher: Never Go Back".

Tom Cruise will take on his role as Jack Reacher, former US Army Military Police Corps officer. Directed by Edward Zwick ("Blood Diamond"), the sequel will feature Knepper in the supporting role of Gen. Harkness, a strong, powerful and ambitious character.

Online entertainment source Deadline reports that the picture is based on the 18^th book in the "Reacher" series written by Lee Child. The sequel will focus on Reacher's return to his army unit and the accusations of murder against him.

"Jack Reacher: Never Go Back" is scheduled for release October 21, 2016.

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