Get ready for some towering action in the upcoming season of ‘Reacher’! Alan Ritchson, known for his role as Jack Reacher, is set to face off against a new formidable opponent, Olivier Richters, also known as the Dutch Giant. Richters, standing at a staggering 7 feet 2 inches tall, has been cast as Paulie for the third season of the series.

Richters has earned a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records as the tallest bodybuilder on the planet. The 34-year-old bodybuilding giant is all set for this action-packed series.

Recently, Generation Iron posted an update about the new season on their official Instagram page with the caption, “The World’s Tallest Bodybuilder Olivier Richters will be apart of season three of ‘Reacher.’ The 7-foot-2 Ritchers will play Pauline; a bodyguard that is known for his enormous size.” The third season of ‘Reacher’ is based on Lee Child’s book ‘Persuader,’ where Paulie is described as a towering bodyguard, making Richters a perfect fit for the role.

The author vividly describes Paulie’s size by comparing it to Jack Reacher’s. In the book written in first person, Reacher mentions that he himself stands at six feet five inches tall and has to be careful when walking through a standard thirty-inch doorway due to his height. “This guy was at least six inches taller than me and probably ten inches wider across the shoulders. He probably outweighed me by two hundred pounds. Maybe by more,” explains Reacher in the book.

With Richters onboard, ‘Reacher’ is set to deliver intense confrontations between Jack Reacher and this larger-than-life bodyguard. Fans have already seen Ritchson transform for the role, adding an impressive 30 pounds to his frame, bringing him to a solid 235 pounds. But how he has gained this extra 30 pounds, well, earlier the ‘Reacher’ revealed his prep for the role.

Alan Ritchson’s rigorous training and diet regimen for the role of Jack Reacher

Ritchson revealed his intense workout regime, believing extreme effort was key to gym success. He admitted, “If I die on this treadmill I’ve won… if I die doing this workout I beat the game.” However, he emphasized having a balance between pushing yourself and self-love.

He explained, “It’s hard on the heart… my lung capacity… if I’m climbing up a hill it’s like doing lunges for 20 minutes straight… running makes my muscles ache.” Ritchson highlighted the challenges of high-impact activities at his weight, advocating for tailored fitness adjustments. In addition to maintaining a super-jacked physique, Ritchson also followed a bodybuilding-type diet regimen. He consumed 4,500 calories and 300 grams of protein daily, including food like rice, chicken, eggs, and vegetables while shooting for the role.

Now, as fans eagerly await the release of season three, the addition of Olivier Richters to the cast only adds to the anticipation. With Ritchson and Richters ready to square off, are you excited for an epic showdown in ‘Reacher’ like never before?