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For many television fans, John Krasinski remains synonymous with his beloved role as the charming Jim Halpert from the long-running sitcom “The Office.” However, in recent years, Krasinski has successfully transformed his image from sitcom star to action hero, taking on the lead role as a former Marine turned CIA analyst in Amazon’s hit series “Jack Ryan.” Yet, this wasn’t Krasinski’s first foray into portraying military personnel on screen. In 2016, he starred in the intense action film “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” a gripping portrayal of one of the most controversial events in recent U.S. history. The movie, directed by action aficionado Michael Bay, is now available for streaming on Tubi.
13 Hours prepared Krasinski for Jack Ryan
According to “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi” star John Krasinski, making the Michael Bay movie wasn’t just about shooting and performing stunts in full military gear — it was also about getting to know his character, a military man out to protect his countrymen.
Speaking with Entertainment Weekly in 2018 while promoting the first season of “Jack Ryan,” Krasinski described how his time on “13 Hours” influenced his performance on the Amazon series. “That really taught me how to approach [the Jack Ryan] role too, that as much as this is a Hollywood entertainment character, it really is representative of so many incredible men and women who have dedicated their lives to the rest of us and this incredible feeling of pride in our country,” he shared.
To further prepare, Krasinski also shadowed a real former CIA agent to learn more about their work. “I was blown away by a lot of things with the CIA — how incredibly diverse the place was and how apolitical,” Krasinski continued. “There was no politics being discussed; it was about objectives of protecting people and getting to the truth of the matter.” And ultimately, it doesn’t matter what side of the political spectrum a viewer is on — anyone can enjoy the thrills of taking down enemies across the globe, fictional or otherwise.