Alan Ritchson on Reacher, Ordinary Angels, and living with bipolar disorder

[@dannichols8471]

He is the most beautiful human in many ways....A total class act....God Bless Him.

[@tuscany2134]

How amazing is Alan. Upfront about everything. I'm sure, somewhere in the world, there are people so pleased to see the open nature of Alan. Society has us chasing wealth, or things are too expensive so people are trying to earn enough just to get by. It leaves them with next to no time to look at the bigger picture. I am so rooting for Alan to be successful in whatever his life choices are, as long as he keeps that balance. Hollywood will always replace an actor, but you can't replace a loved one With his not exactly linear approach to life, this tells everyone that you haven't got to come from a perfect background to achieve in life.

[@Eggplantman21]

Humble Giant. I'm a new fan of Alan. Happy for his success.

[@elizabethstephens2231]

What a lovely human and a terrific interview.

[@auntiemarlie]

I saw Ordinary Angels last night and was mesmerized by this beautiful inside and out man. He is the most attractive man physically in film today - but now I am blown away with what an incredible person he is.

[@Lyraa357]

The honesty and vunerability of Mr. Ritchson is much appreciated. I believe it will make a difference to brothers and sisters out in the world who think they are isolated in their pain. I am a big fan of the the books and think Reacher is an awesome guy. I'm happy with the show is doing well so I can keep enjoying his adventures.

[@GhostFace72911]

The biggest reason I want to see Ordinary Angels is because of Alan. I will support him whatever he is in. I loved him in Reacher,BMS, and workaholics! He's one of those rare humble actors that Hollywood didn't change! Wish the best of luck in anything he does!

[@CharleneImperatrice]

Alan is great as Reacher. He is a delightful man ..

[@evalpoul1470]

Love and appreciate his honesty. How refeshing to hear given his status as an actor. Please have him on again!

[@houonl7346]

So grateful for this guy, Alan Ritchson. Thank you for sharing your darkest experience, it makes us feel less lonely and that it is possible to move on.

[@1976chelle]

I have loved Alan since he played Aquaman in Smallville. Aquaman was my favourite comic book character when I was growing up. I was so happy and excited when he got the role of Reacher. I hope he gets every role he wants and we continue to get to see him in many more roles.

[@JG-um6tp]

This is a great interview!! I really enjoyed it. The last part talking about bipolar/suicide was incredible. Thanks

[@jessellabenedict9169]

An it's so great that he's being open an spreading the word about mental health an how we should just be thankful to be alive

[@pattiearehart118]

I love this guy as Reacher. Looking forward to future parts and movies!

[@HeleneWheatfield0549]

I was introduced to Alan Ritchson as Reacher, had read the books, and thought he was just so perfect for that. 'Can't wait to see him in movies well into the future; what a well-rounded, down to earth guy and terrific actor. ☺

[@ryant1506]

My brother committed suicide last month due to bipolar. Alan has been a huge help for me and my dad over the past few weeks

[@eberlinschwinn5634]

I’m sorry for your loss. Alan talked about depression getting its “talons into you” and feeling that your loved ones would be better off without you. I lost my Dad to suicide when I was 11. The void is real and no, I was not better off without him.

[@helenf9650]

Fascinating gentleman.

[@erikaj1022]

He may not be an "A" list star but when I saw the reacher trailer I knew his face immediately. Both Smallville and Hunger Games were iconic in their own ways and he played characters I loved.

[@warattada]

Great interview… Appreciate Alan’s honesty and sincerity … Thank you

[@doloresaraujocastillo4507]

Me encanta como humano, como actor ,sus papeles de héroe defensor, y es super atractivo,!! no me canso de mirarlo ❤

[@stevenkukene9970]

I loved Tom as Reacher and Alan is outstanding as Reacher.

[@jessicasolomon3224]

As survivor of attempted suicide and a flawed (but Graciously Loved) Christian it’s such a beautiful witness to hear another believer share their story. He’s so right that sharing our story helps people know they’re loved so much.

[@RangerMan-yv7rl]

I had suffered from early childhood OCD, CLINICAL ANXIETY, SCHIZOPHRENIA. STRUGGLED EVERY MOMENT OF MY LIFE WITH ZERO EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FROM FAMILY BUT ONLY UNWARRANTED CONTEMPT FROM SIBLINGS. I AM NOW 69, CHRIST HAS BEEN MY REFUGE N EMOTIONAL SUPPORT. I CAN EMPATHISE WITH ALAN'S MENTAL CHALLENGES. A BEAUTIFUL SOUL HE IS!

[@denisebrown2238]

I strongly dislike Tom Cruise and I never saw him play Reacher. Glad you’re now playing the part.

[@pohaikalani]

❤i think TC knew that this part wasnʻt for him. Iʻm glad that fate gave it to Alan. It is his time. Iʻm sorry to hear that you “strongly dislike” TC. It makes me wonder why? Are you a friend or a fan? Curious. Because such a remark means to me that you must know TC well…..

[@leehill9005]

How can you dislike someone when you have never meet them to dislike someone for no reason is making a assumption about them very narrow minded.

[@cathyworsley326]

TC was excellent as Reacher even though he was too small according to the books character of Reacher. I love them both as Reacher too bad you couldn't combine both their acting qualities into one person

[@melissachenault2480]

I agree 100%!! I thought I was the only one in the I don’t like Tom cruise club lol

[@izik7220]

​@@pohaikalanibecause TC is a wierdo

[@writeleft08]

@26:26 I really appreciate Alan talking about mental health bc like he says ' he doesn't fit the type.' The truth is all humans experience mental health issues but there's millions of us in America that deal with it in an extreme degree. It's okay to experience mental health disorders and go get help no matter how much money you have and what you look like on the outside.

[@shellydehart8217]

Wow! What a great interview with Alan /Reacher. I love his honesty n looking forward to seeing his new movie. ♥️😊👍

[@tjh5716]

Love the fact that he openly talks bipolar. Wish more famous people would also. Helps us regular people a lot b

[@catherinerodriguez4598]

Please ask Alan to connect with Maurice Benard, State of Mind. They would have a wonderful conversation and it could really help many people. I think Alan would love this experience. Thanks for this.

[@neilmccredie1919]

Thanks for your truth,Alan👊🏽🖖🏽☮️

[@georgec354]

Amen to Alan’s Awakening, and all of ours as well!!! Community is everything!

[@lonkinoble9333]

If I needed a reason to work out (at the Y no less) and to move to Toronto, I just found it. Love Reacher and Alan Ritchson seems like a really nice person. Of course, Tom is great as always; he is the epitome of interviewers.

[@frankmisaege3520]

It takes guts to talk about suicide...Alan bares his soul so others don't feel alone and that they're beyond help. Being Bipolar isn't easy...I have family members who have it. My wife and I love Reacher and after hearing Alan tell his story have even more admiration for him.

[@christinanavarre8389]

Watching this was a decadent pleasure in hope for mankinds understanding how and what we were actually created to live by. KUDOS. ♥️

[@denisebrown2238]

I love Reacher it’s awesome

[@Taraclellandjones]

Fantastic interview 😊

[@carolmurphy7572]

You are the best, Tom. Love from back home!

[@savage_karma]

I LOVE season 2! So much better than season 1. The 110th is awesome!

[@KyloRen4238]

Alan Ritchson Show & Movies 1. Thad Castle - Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland 2010 - 2011 - 2016 2. Adam - Lazer Team 1 2015

[@princeyssaul3047]

28:57 😢 Ive been scrolling and stumble on this interview. Your honesty & openness is refreshing and remarkable. Thank you 🙏 for telling your story.

[@hazeltourabaly5202]

Absolutely fabulous interview. Very moving, funny and informative. Alan comes across as such a genuine and caring, supportive down to earth human being. To go through the bad storms to get to a sunny day and live life appreciating what is given to us is a special thing. I’m uplifted by listening to this interview. Thank you both. Bless you. 🙏🏻

[@ColinDagwell]

😢 Alan.. thank you. I have a depressive condition. The words you used are perfectly descriptive..thank you

[@garywatkins6206]

Alan I have read just about all the Lee Child Jack Reacher novels and you were born to play this part and I will continue to watch the series and l hope that you will continue to make more seasons possible Thank you

[@rog3129]

I love Canada so much too! It would be fun to run into Alan at the Y! 😊

[@patricianeubert642]

So enjoyed “Ordinary Angels”. HS is an amazing actor. But AR brought soul to the movie. (Former helicopter pilot 🚁 and just loved the ending)

[@laurasutton1551]

Would love to see him sit down & talk with Maurice Bernard on his state of mind you tube channel

[@rubincarter3904]

What a great interview & so informative. Thanks.

[@marielachristian8666]

That is the most powerful interview I haf 3va heard. So so. Deadly as. Gr8 job alan ur majik. Maan. 😂😂🎉🎉❤❤❤Love it.

[@lorrainehatfield6247]

Love him n my husband n I are waiting to the next season. Loved both of them , Hillary Swank was amazing also

[@mitawidyastuti6181]

This guy is a really great guy. He's such a giant with a big heart. Reminds me of Terry Crews. I hope to God for him to be able to hold close to his family, always.

[@tjh5716]

I think Alan is a fan of Ren. Awesome.

[@ExLibris-Alys]

What a lovely bloke

[@JENNIFERBOO]

Cool interview and beams of hope ❤

[@tomdifrancescaiii5197]

As much as I want to watch your new movie and your show, I just can't. I'm a disabled Coast Guard veteran suffering from depression and ptsd and I graduated from Niceville High School in 1977. I wish nothing but total success for you but I just can't participate. My 11 year old son is buried at Sunset Cemetery in Valparaiso, we were just there a few months ago. I'm one of your biggest fans but just can't do you any good.

[@joanoppenheimer8335]

Alan Ritchson can REALLY sing@

[@dfc3usaf]

How did he miss talking about Blue Mountain State?? He was hilarious in that!!

[@marybowen3086]

If he looks back at the actors , they actually break between 36 and 40, Another it's 38. So he's right on time

[@savage_karma]

Totally get it I'm borderline personality, adhd, and a taurus. I'm very far from easy to live with

[@jessellabenedict9169]

He's just getting started in my opinion, take Danny devito for example, he didn't get his big break til he was 40

[@joanoppenheimer8335]

The sharing of his life experiences both mental and physical only elevates him. Flaws...we all have them, but too many keem them secretive. Kudos to this man. He found out fairly early in life that reaching the so called "top" is not all it's cracked to be. Now i like him even more. But there are impistets out there on social media claiming to be reacher. Pretty sad so do not be fooled.

[@TheGoonson]

I'm bipolar. People put drugs in my system. That's what happens. When people drug you. Homicidal America. Life after fame. People got jealous and drugged me until my teeth started falling out and I died. It's a wonderful life.

[@godfatherofcinema]

His Reacher is as iconic as Jon Hamm’s Don Draper.

[@knowledgeispowerrr]

What a beautiful specimen! How long does it take him to remove this white jacket/shirt? Looks tight af.

[@redseaford9426]

I agree that season 2 of reacher wasnt as good. Ive read the books and love them and season 1 was right on pitch. The ensemble cast of season 2 was just done too early. It may have done well because its still new but they need to go back to Reacher himself. Knealy comes and goes and thats fine but its not on the same pitch of following the story through Reacher's eye's enough

[@duftyboxing]

Wait at 4:40 did he say "he understands" because he has 3 kids or because he lost a kid himself? Because that's two wildly different things.

[@thitiratkaoru1687]

❤Love you Alan❤🥰🫶🏻

[@Doughy_in_the_Middle]

All his features AND flaws make is so that we need many more men like Alan in Hollywood for our young men to look up to.

[@Confidentk9sCa]

Interesting and so true how he says people can’t stomach that much tragedy in movies. Society has always stuck their head in the sand and avoids a lot that goes on in this world. It’s likely exactly how humans and this whole planet will become extinct in the not so far future. Yet apparently we’re the smartest beings on the planet. 😆

[@roysimmons8917]

Personally thought a great interview.

[@bryanfrombuffalo7685]

One of the few to speak about testosterone therapy ...so many men dont realize theyre hormones are wacked...and they think their jyst getting older❤

[@MMC-jp1gl]

Per the bipolar thing. It's a PHYSICAL issue. Look into vitamin, mineral, amino acid levels along with heavy metals. It can also be due to Leaky Gut (do either Glutamine or the GAPS Diet to heal it). It can also be due to an infection: mold, candida, parasites, tics etc. A friend knew someone who was classic bipolar. She took Empower by True Hope (major B vitamin infusion) and it disappeared. If you are on psych drugs, heal the underlying cause and then SLOWLY taper off i.e. no faster than 10% a month. God bless~

[@charlenepelar4840]

Wow I just have to say that you are a beautiful person and I am very in love with you

[@burningblysse]

Tom Cruise was utterly wrong for the role of Reacher. When I saw Tom in Reacher, I was actually embarrassed for him. I'm not surprised he's reluctant to speak with Alan since Alan is a FAR better fit for the role.

[@littlecherryful]

His wife is lucky women

[@JasonFoster-Payne]

Seen some very negative comments on here,anxiety, bipolar are serious issues, been humble from success and staying grounded is hever easy

[@sharleenlittlejohn2458]

As soon as I saw episode 1 of Reacher, I thought"YES" ! I hated Tom Cruise as Reacher.

[@cruzmariowii]

We all know Tom cruise has a ego snd leves a bubble Dude is probably jealous, you dont need his validation Keep grinding my man

[@savage_karma]

In all honesty tho, who give an F about tom cruise? He's so over the top.

[@haydeetorres3602]

Alan is more believable as Reacher than Tom Cruise.

[@edugator2242]

If you are a conservative, you might remember what Alan was saying about you and doubling down on right about the time this interview was done and these other comments were made. It seems most mentions of it have been wiped away. You can see it on his KZbin channel about his religious beliefs. A lot of these comments seem to be aimed at some PR clean up.

[@rebekahh8904]

Everything was all good until I saw a political rage from him. Politics are no match for artistic acting. I just don't get why actors need join up. I need you to be an artist. I need to enjoy your contribution. Who cares about your opinion about rl? You and every other actor. You are ruining my enjoyment of what should be ENTERTAINMENT.

[@SabineWren-tx1uq]

I loved Reacher but will not watch Alan in anything ever again. He needs to do better

[@crazysamureye734]

I'm sure he is real sad about you specifically not watching anymore :( He talks so much about how he strives for your approval, always saying "SabineWren-tx1uq is my hero, and I will do anything to satisfy him and only him. Anything he says I will do while licking his boots, just like Trump supporters."

[@stevel.2126]

Well, what I think is: Ritchson's career has seemed to have taken off and he has made a conscious decision to align himself with the Left, believing that they will come out on top, his decision was more based on self interest than his belief in any Christianity . He has turned out to be just another Actor shooting of his mouth and not really true to what he says he believes... Done with anything he is involved with.......Remember : He is an Actor and they have Big egos, even if well hidden.

[@Miamiflow885]

I cant stand Hilary Swank, shes just an actress, so what? shes as useful as a tumble weed.