Neagley: Everything we know so far about Reacher spinoff

Actor Maria Sten shared a photo from the set of Reacher spinoff Neagley in an Instagram post on February 25, 2025. Like its name suggests, the upcoming show is based on Frances Neagley, a fan-favorite character from Reacher. Sten, who plays Neagley, wrote in her Instagram post,

"It’s officially official people! Neagley is happening! our creative team has cooked up an incredible show with such a stellar cast and I can’t wait to share more details as we continue production… all I can say for now is welcome to Neagley’s world. it’s time for coco pops!!

The new series got its approval on October 1, 2024, as stated by Deadline.

“As Reacher continues to resonate with our global customers in a profound way, expanding on the storytelling and characters with a spinoff was an easy decision,” mentioned Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios.

There isn't yet a release date or trailer for the show, but filming likely began in early 2025 and is already underway. Just like its parent show, the show will be available to stream on Prime Video.

Neagley is about Frances Neagley, played by Maria Sten, who has been one of the most beloved characters in the Reacher series. At first, Frances was a part of the US Army 110th MP Special Investigations Unit. However, her role in the show and positive reactions from fans led to her own spinoff series.

As stated by TV Insider on February 26, 2025, the series will most probably focus on how she changes into a private investigator and will also include new plots that aren't in the original books.

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Neagley’s protagonist and the backstory

One of the most recognizable characters in the Reacher is Neagley. She was first introduced in Reacher season 1. In the books, she doesn't play a big part, but she is one of the main characters on the series.

As Jack Reacher's loyal and resourceful partner, Frances quickly became a fan favorite thanks to her tough attitude and ability to match Reacher's intelligence and strength.

As the story goes on, she works as a private investigator in Chicago and gets involved in the investigation into the death of a close friend. As with most Reacher stories, things are not what they seem to be, and Frances thinks there was foul play. So, the stage for an exciting investigation is under progress.

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Neagley expected plot

As TV Insider mentions, the expected plot of the show may look like this. Frances becomes a private investigator in Chicago, and the upcoming series follows her around. At the start of the story, she is still dealing with the death of a close friend, which she thinks may have been a murder.

Frances uses the skills and knowledge she gained while working with Jack Reacher and as a member of the 110th Special Investigators to find the truth.

She finds out a lot of dangerous secrets that put her at odds with powerful enemies as she looks into it. In the story, her personal growth will be shown as she faces threats from the outside and faces problems within herself.

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Expected cast of the upcoming series

Maria Sten will play Frances again, a part she has become known for. Greyston Holt will play Detective Hudson Riley, Jasper Jones will play Keno, and Adeline Rudolph will play Renee. The series will also add a few new actors to the cast. Matthew Del Negro and Damon Herriman will also be in the show as Pierce Woodrow and Lawrence Cole, respectively.

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Is there any chance of Jack Reacher appearing in Neagley?

Fans have wondered if Alan Ritchson's character, Jack Reacher, will show up in the spinoff. There is still no confirmation, but Ritchson is likely to make an appearance.

In conversation with Forbes in February 2025, Ritchson addressed the possibility of his appearance on Neagley and said, "That would make sense, but we cannot confirm that it would make sense. It just makes sense in a world of hypotheticals." He added, "Like if he popped in for a couple of episodes? But it could happen."

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Neagley will be available to stream on Amazon Prime Video.