Alan Ritchson Says He Faces Criticism from Fellow Christians Over His ‘Unmarried’ Sex Scenes in Reacher

Alan Ritchson is revealing how his faith intersects with his acting career.

The actor, 42, hasn’t shied away from talking about his religion in the past, making it known that he is a devout Christian. Ritchson told GQ Magazine that his fans who also practice the religion often have conflicting feelings about the roles he plays on TV — particularly when it comes to his Prime Video series Reacher.

“People have this weird relationship with fictional characters and sort of equate that to the real human being,” he explained. “I don’t have that problem, making that distinction. I get criticized a lot by Christians who are like, ‘How dare you have an unmarried sex scene on TV and then talk about Jesus?’”

“I’m sorry — I doubt that’s going to be part of the conversation when I’m standing at the pearly gates!” he added

Ritchson, who has been starring as titular character Jack Reacher in the action series since 2022, opened up to The Hollywood Reporter last year about his faith.

“I’m a Christian quite simply because of what Jesus calls us to do,” he said. “Love other people until death. It doesn’t mean we’re all to be hung on a cross, but how can I suffer for you? That is a beautiful thing.” more details visit PEOPLE