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The Sum of All Fears
“When I asked for your advice, I didn't mean that you should actually speak.”
Rebooting the Jack Ryan FranchiseAfter the success of Patriot Games and Clear and Present Danger, Paramount Pictures aimed to continue the Jack Ryan franchise with an adaptation of The Sum of All Fears. Initially, Harrison Ford was set to reprise his role as Jack Ryan, but he and director Phillip Noyce dropped out due to script issues. Paramount then decided to reboot the franchise with a younger actor, offering the role to Ben Affleck, who received blessings from Ford and Alec Baldwin. With director Phil Alden…
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