Alan Ritchson Was Asked If He’s Athletic, And I Wasn’t Expecting The Reacher Star’s Humorously Sassy Response

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Despite Reacher not making a comeback in the 2025 TV lineup, fans can still catch Alan Ritchson in various film projects showcasing his action-packed performances. If the Neagley spinoff premieres this year, that will also be included. Given that Ritchson’s rugged physique and penchant for physically challenging roles brimming with impressive fight scenes (as seen in Reacher) would typically preclude any doubts about his athleticism, it’s surprising that such questions persist nonetheless.

During his stay in the Great North for the promotion of the period film “Motor City” at the Toronto International Film Festival, Ritchson found himself questioned about his athleticism by online spectators. The veteran actor from “Titans,” taken aback by the query, responded with a witty and self-aware comment that brimmed with sass. Here’s how he playfully addressed KISS 92.5’s claim on TikTok:

At the Toronto International Film Festival, Ritchson learned that people were questioning his athleticism online while he was in the Great North promoting “Motor City.” The actor from “Titans” replied to this question with a witty, self-aware response dripping with sass on TikTok.

Both paraphrased versions maintain the original meaning and tone of the text.

In my perspective, isn’t it the internet questioning that very point? If it needs to inquire, perhaps not. Was I ever mistaken for being a bit out of touch, less agile, or older than most? Well, it seems not. Granted, I used to pride myself on my athleticism [before this situation].

His immediate response was to doubt the credibility of what he was being questioned about, which seems quite unusual, especially in a way that could be observed and later used as a pattern. It’s similar to questioning if an award-winning musician doubts their ability to sing well, or if a Nobel Prize winner questions their own intelligence. The phrasing doesn’t clearly reveal the doubter’s underlying beliefs, but it’s almost there.

A comedic actor, Ritchson excels at delivering a slightly subdued wit, giving off a playful smirk towards the camera. This very characteristic was evident as he spoke further, expressing:

I was doing athletic stuff today. I was propelling off a building. That’s pretty athletic.

Ritchson likened such questions to instances where strangers might inquire if someone is a celebrity, as the need for confirmation underscores the lack of recognition. It’s debatable whether certain individuals should venture out and engage with others, though I assure you that was just a jest. (I’m not serious.)

Watch the video below to observe how he keeps a smug expression on his face during his entire reply.

@kiss925 ♬ original sound – KiSS 92.5

It’s safe to say that his athleticism won’t be in question after we see his upcoming projects. Following the successful premiere of “Motor City,” he’ll star in the Christmas film “The Man with the Bag” alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger, the action-comedy “Playdate” featuring Kevin James and Sarah Chalke, the sci-fi thriller “War Machine” with Dennis Quaid and Stephan James, and Scott Waugh’s action-thriller “Runner,” where he shares screen time with Owen Wilson and Rodrigo Santoro.

He’s actively working on the fourth season of “Reacher,” so you won’t have to wait long for more adventures featuring the badass character created by Lee Child. In the meantime, you can catch up on the first three seasons, which are currently available for streaming through an Amazon Prime subscription.

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2025-09-09 03:11