Cómo Jack Ryan: Ghost War de Tom Clancy mantiene fresco a su héroe de 42 años, explicado por el director y el director estrellas

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El popular personaje de Jack Ryan, creado por Tom Clancy, regresa en Jack Ryan: Ghost War y el juego resulta emocionante y nuevo.

Esta película continúa la historia de la popular serie Prime Video. Continuando justo después del final del programa, sigue al personaje de John Krasinski cuando lo llaman para investigar una operación secreta y peligrosa que involucra a una unidad militar rebelde. En Ghost War, Jack forma equipo con caras conocidas (Mike November, James Greer y una nueva agente del MI6, Emma Marlowe) para detener la amenaza y lidiar con traiciones pasadas.

John Krasinski regresa como Jack Ryan en la nueva película, Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, junto a rostros familiares como Wendell Pierce y Michael Kelly, así como los recién llegados Betty Gabriel, Sienna Miller y Max Beesley. La película, dirigida por Andrew Bernstein en su primer largometraje, fue escrita por Aaron Rabin y Krasinski, basada en una idea de Krasinski y Noah Oppenheim. Es la primera adaptación cinematográfica de Jack Ryan desde Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit de 2014.

Para celebrar el estreno de la película, Liam Crowley de ScreenRant habló con John Krasinski, Michael Kelly, Wendell Pierce y Andrew Bernstein sobre Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War. Cuando se les preguntó cómo mantuvieron relevante al personaje después de 42 años, Krasinski dijo que no le resultó difícil modernizar a Jack Ryan. Explicó que el personaje existe dentro de un mundo grande y duradero que probablemente sobrevivirá a todos los involucrados en la producción.

El cinco veces nominado al Emmy explicó que Clancy había trabajado en este campo durante muchos años, incluso después de escribir las novelas de Jack Ryan. El equipo creativo detrás del programa y las películas lo consideró constantemente como un principio rector para sus escritos, que abarcaban todo, desde escenarios políticos realistas hasta personajes e historias interesantes.

Como gran admirador, lo que realmente me llamó la atención del enfoque de John Krasinski fue el cuidado con el que diseñó las relaciones entre los personajes. Realmente se inclinó por la idea de cambiar el formato y, para mí, eso fue clave. Después de pasar tanto tiempo desarrollando estos personajes en un formato más largo, se preguntó si ahora podríamos ponerlos en una situación mucho más intensa y de alto riesgo, sabiendo que la audiencia ya se preocupaba por ellos.

Bernstein cree que Jack Ryan sigue siendo un personaje convincente porque la historia tiende a repetirse, lo que permite historias nuevas y relevantes. Él siente que esto es lo que hace que Tom Clancy sea un escritor tan fuerte; incluso sus primeros trabajos sobre política internacional todavía parecen actuales y reveladores. Bernstein sostiene que esta naturaleza cíclica de la historia es precisamente la razón por la que Jack Ryan siempre es un personaje necesario, por la que sus historias siguen siendo interesantes y por la que siempre habrá más historias que contar.

Bernstein explained that when adapting John Krasinski’s Jack Ryan from a TV series to a movie, he looked to films like The Hunt for Red October with Alec Baldwin and Patriot Games starring Harrison Ford as inspiration, along with a few other movies from the 1970s.

We primarily drew inspiration from the Jack Ryan feature films, rather than the television series. From the start, we envisioned this as a self-contained movie experience. We’re huge fans of those films and the actors who brought those characters to life, but we wanted to create our own distinct take on Jack Ryan. John Krasinski’s performance has been phenomenal, and that movie format was key to our approach. We hope fans of the series enjoy it, but we also aimed to attract a new audience who could appreciate it as a standalone film, which meant looking to different sources for inspiration.

Making Ghost War Simultaneously Felt Like A 20-Year Gap As A One-Day Gap For The Cast

ScreenRant asked Wendell how he carried over Greer’s strong religious beliefs from the TV show into the movie, since faith is a key part of the character.

Wendell Pierce describes the character as someone who constantly wrestles with his faith and often doubts. While he may experience genuine belief at times, his personal code of ethics – doing what’s right and treating people well – serves as his guiding principle, almost like a church. He actively strives to stay true to his values, recognizing his own imperfections. This internal struggle is reflected in his relationship with Jack, where they challenge each other’s beliefs and help each other find their moral compass as friends.

ScreenRant asked the actor about creating his character, Mike November, noting that Greer and Jack Ryan were already established from Tom Clancy’s books. They wanted to know what it felt like to originate a character from scratch and if he had any creative input into Mike November’s personality and background.

Michael Kelly finds the character’s journey particularly compelling, especially during season 2. He evolves from a rigid CIA operative to someone who’s more relaxed and free-spirited after hitting the road with a new group, driven by his own sense of what’s right. Kelly notes that John, likely the showrunner, played a key role in shaping the character, and that the actors’ personal relationships also influenced how the character developed. It’s been enjoyable for Kelly to portray this transformation.

John Krasinski: He’s crazier than his character, if that’s even possible. [Chuckles]

Michael Kelly: [Laughs] He’s a lot of fun.

ScreenRant recently spoke with Emily about a potential sequel to The Devil Wears Prada. They also asked if she’s currently outlining the story for A Quiet Place Part 3 using Post-it notes.

I don’t actually use Post-it notes. I handwrite scene summaries on cards. Whenever I’m working on a script, I rewrite it as a series of cards, each with a brief description of what’s happening in that scene. People sometimes refer to this process as ‘Post-it noting,’ but it’s really just writing things out by hand.

ScreenRant asked whether the story is told in order, or if it’s assembled like a puzzle as the narrative unfolds.

I actually have a specific writing process. I visualize the entire movie in my head and avoid writing anything down for as long as possible. My thinking is, if an idea is strong enough, it’ll stick with you for weeks or even months. I essentially write the movie as if I’m already directing it, all the way through to the end credits. Once I can ‘see’ the credits roll, I know the movie is complete and I write the script as quickly as I can.

I remember interviewing the cast of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts three years ago, and you briefly appeared at the end. Before the premiere, I asked everyone what crossover they’d like to see, and they all said G.I. Joe. You seemed to be the one who confirmed that was the plan. Is there a story behind that?

Michael Kelly: I don’t know. I don’t know.

Someone asked if the notes used to develop the story for A Quiet Place also contained ideas for future Jack Ryan storylines.

John Krasinski: Not on the Quiet Place board.

ScreenRant asked if the filmmakers had any plans to further develop certain aspects in future Jack Ryan movies, noting the strong teamwork evident in the production.

Definitely. I’d happily spend all my time with these two guys, any day.

Michael Kelly says the three actors genuinely enjoy working together, both on and off screen, and that energy translates to their characters and the film itself. He believes the strong bond viewers see between the characters is authentic, stemming from the real-life connection between the three of them.

John Krasinski: [To Michael Kelly] What was your name again? [Laughs]

Wendell Pierce laughed and said he realized it had been three years since they finished filming the series. He described returning to set as seamless, like they hadn’t missed a step. It felt like they were picking up right where they left off.

You know, when we got back together, someone asked me what it felt like, and it was so strange. It honestly felt like twenty years had passed, but at the same time, it felt like yesterday. That’s because we’re all still close friends. We still go to each other’s gigs and hang out, so it’s like we never really left that whole experience behind.

Krasinski Proved A Great “Sounding Board” For Andrew Bernstein

ScreenRant: So, did you like working with John?

I really enjoy working with John – he’s incredibly talented. As a director, it’s fantastic to have someone involved who understands every part of the filmmaking process and is also a skilled actor. It makes things so much easier, especially on a complex project like this one.

I was really intrigued by a question ScreenRant posed – given that John is also a director, and he’s directing the film’s star, did being on set with him teach me anything about directing? They were quick to point out he wasn’t trying to take over, but I was curious if I picked up any new insights just by observing his approach.

Working with this director has been fantastic. I’ve learned so much from all the talented directors I’ve known, and he’s right up there with them. It was really helpful to have someone I could talk to about challenges on set – he just gets it. Plus, he understands the Jack Ryan character better than anyone. Any time you can collaborate with someone that skilled, it’s a great experience.

ScreenRant mentioned your upcoming show, Silent River, and noted it seems to have a similar feel to True Detective. Would you agree with that comparison?

It’s fair to say things are progressing, but I’m not sharing any details just yet. It’s too soon to hint at what’s coming. We’re just really excited to release this movie and hope audiences enjoy it. Then we’ll figure out what happens next with the project and the people involved.

Be sure to dive into some of our other Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War coverage with:

  • John Krasinski & Andrew Bernstein on Jack Ryan‘s future after Ghost War
  • Bernstein, Krasinski & Michael Kelly on how the first Jack Ryan film in 12 years elevates the franchise
  • Krasinski on why he still hasn’t approached Harrison Ford about having taken over the iconic role

2026-05-21 00:45