![]() ![]() ![]() But Jack Ryan has more name recognition, so, adaptations give him Clark’s attributes or place him in the middle of events, instead of sitting at his desk in Langley. Though Ryan is forced to kill some people in dangerous situations, he mostly leaves the field work to his operative, John Clark. He’s a mild-mannered analyst who climbs up the ladder at the CIA before going into politics. Any military or espionage property can carry the Tom Clancy label.Ĭlancy never envisioned Jack Ryan as the prototypical action hero. Whether he would’ve given his approval is no longer relevant. This mega-franchise continues despite Clancy’s death. They’re part of the Tom Clancy brand, along with his books and their adaptations. ![]() Tom Clancy’s name is also attached to various forms of media he might not have written but helped conceptualize. Jack Ryan is the preeminent hero in his novels, but there are a couple of other supporting characters elevated to protagonist in later books. Obvious, right? But then you have Tom Clancy. Superman features Superman, The Matrix takes place in the Matrix. Photo Credit: Nadja Klier © 2020 Paramount Picturesįranchises are usually defined by the characters they feature or the worlds they take place in. ![]()
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