History of Jack Ryan (TV series) in Timeline

Jack Ryan is a political action thriller series based on Tom Clancy's Ryanverse, starring John Krasinski as CIA analyst Jack Ryan. Created by Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland, with Krasinski also serving as executive producer alongside Michael Bay and others, the show presents a modern take on Clancy's characters, thrusting Ryan into dangerous field operations and global conspiracies.

September 22, 2015: Television Series Adaptation Announced

On September 22, 2015, it was announced that Carlton Cuse and Graham Roland were developing a television series adaptation of Tom Clancy's Jack Ryan series of novels.

April 29, 2016: John Krasinski Cast as Jack Ryan

On April 29, 2016, it was announced that John Krasinski had been cast in the series' title role.

August 16, 2016: Straight-to-Series Order

On August 16, 2016, it was announced that the production had been given a straight-to-series order for a first season consisting of ten episodes.

November 3, 2016: Abbie Cornish Cast as Cathy Mueller

On November 3, 2016, it was reported that Abbie Cornish had been cast as Ryan's love interest Cathy Mueller.

December 16, 2016: Wendell Pierce, Ali Suliman, and Dina Shihabi Cast

On December 16, 2016, it was announced that Wendell Pierce, Ali Suliman, and Dina Shihabi had been cast in series regular roles.

January 2017: Directors Announced

In January 2017, it was announced that Morten Tyldum would direct the pilot and that Daniel Sackheim would direct multiple episodes and produce the series.

March 2017: Peter Fonda, Mena Massoud, Timothy Hutton, and Al Sapienza Cast

In March 2017, it was announced that Peter Fonda, Mena Massoud, Timothy Hutton, and Al Sapienza had been cast in recurring roles.

May 10, 2017: Filming in Washington, D.C.

On May 10, 2017, Krasinski was spotted filming his scenes in Washington, D.C.

June 5, 2017: Amir El-Masry Joins Cast

On June 5, 2017, it was reported that Amir El-Masry had joined the series in a supporting role.

April 24, 2018: Series Renewed

On April 24, 2018, it was reported that Amazon had renewed the series. The second season was set in South America, where Ryan takes on "a dangerous, declining democratic regime."

May 4, 2018: John Hoogenakker Promoted

On May 4, 2018, it was reported John Hoogenakker had been promoted to a series regular for season two.

May 14, 2018: Cinematographer Roles

On May 14, 2018, it was reported that Richard Rutkowski had served as cinematographer for the pilot and that Checco Varese had acted in the role for the following seven episodes of season one.

June 16, 2018: World Premiere at Monte-Carlo Television Festival

On June 16, 2018, the series held its world premiere at the 58th Annual Monte-Carlo Television Festival in Monte Carlo, Monaco.

July 20, 2018: Noomi Rapace Joins Cast

On July 20, 2018, it was announced during Amazon's San Diego Comic-Con panel that Noomi Rapace had joined the main cast for season two.

August 14, 2018: Phil Abraham Joins as Executive Producer

On August 14, 2018, it was announced that Phil Abraham was joining the series as an executive producer and would direct the first two episodes of the second season.

August 2018: Season Two Casting Announcements

In August 2018, Michael Kelly, Jovan Adepo, Jordi Molla, Cristina Umaña, and Francisco Denis joined the cast of season two as series regulars.

August 31, 2018: Series Premiere on Amazon Prime Video

On August 31, 2018, Jack Ryan premiered on Amazon Prime Video.

September 4, 2018: Dennie Gordon to Direct

On September 4, 2018, it was reported that Dennie Gordon would direct three episodes of season two and serve as an executive producer.

September 25, 2018: Tom Wlaschiha Cast in Recurring Role

On September 25, 2018, it was reported that Tom Wlaschiha had been cast in a recurring role for season two.

February 13, 2019: Amazon Renews for Season 3

On February 13, 2019, Amazon renewed the series for a third season at the TCA press tour which was scheduled to be released on December 21, 2022.

June 4, 2019: Blu-ray and DVD Release

Paramount Home Media Distribution released Blu-ray and DVD disc editions of the first season of Jack Ryan on June 4, 2019.

October 24, 2019: Paul Scheuring as Showrunner

On October 24, 2019, Paul Scheuring was reported to be the showrunner for season three, as well as an executive producer.

2019: "Cargo" Premiere

Season two premiere episode "Cargo" was released in 2019.

January 2020: Vaun Wilmott Replaces Paul Scheuring

In January 2020, Paul Scheuring stepped down as showrunner, and was replaced by Vaun Wilmott.

October 14, 2021: Series Renewed for Fourth Season

On October 14, 2021, before the release of the third season, Amazon renewed the series for a fourth season.

October 18, 2021: Abbie Cornish Reprises Role

On October 18, 2021, it was reported that Cornish will reprise her role as Dr. Cathy Mueller for the fourth season.

May 9, 2022: Series Ending Confirmation

On May 9, 2022, before the release of the third season, it was confirmed the series would end after the fourth season. A spin-off revolving around Peña's character was also announced to be in development.

May 2022: Series Ending Confirmation

In May 2022, Amazon confirmed that Jack Ryan would conclude after its fourth season.

December 21, 2022: Season 3 Release Date

The release of season 3 was scheduled for December 21, 2022.

June 29, 2023: Fourth Season Premiere

On June 29, 2023, the fourth season of Jack Ryan premiered.

June 30, 2023: Fourth Season Premiere

The fourth season of Jack Ryan premiered on June 30, 2023.

October 2024: Feature Film Follow-Up Announced

In October 2024, it was announced that a feature film follow-up to the series was in development, with Andrew Bernstein serving as director on the project with a script written by Aaron Rabin. John Krasinski and Wendell Pierce will reprise their roles as Jack Ryan and James Greer, respectively.

October 30, 2024: Sequel Film in Development

On October 30, 2024, it was announced that Amazon MGM Studios, Paramount Pictures and Skydance was developing a sequel film directed by Andrew Bernstein, written by Aaron Rabin, and starring John Krasinski and Wendell Pierce, who reprise their roles while Michael Kelly is in talks to rejoin the cast.

February 19, 2025: Jack Ryan: Ghost War Confirmed

On February 19, 2025, the film Jack Ryan: Ghost War was confirmed to be in production.

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January 2026: Scene from "Cargo" Circulates Online

In January 2026, a scene from the season two premiere episode "Cargo" (2019) circulated widely online and was discussed on cable news following the U.S. operation that captured Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro.