The small southern village where the new Amazon Prime Video series Reacher is based feels like a character in and of itself. Some admirers have questioned whether Margrave, Georgia is a real place after watching the adventure of the enduring hero.
In ‘Reacher,’ Margrave, GA is a character itself
Reacher, a 1997 novel by Lee Child, is based on his first book Killing Floor and chronicles the tale of former Army major and detective Jack Reacher (Alan Ritchson). Reacher visits the funeral home of American blues musician Blind Blake in Margrave, Georgia, after discussing the musician with his brother.
Reacher is, however, accused of murder upon his arrival and taken into custody by the local police. He quickly discovers his connection to the crime and makes a promise to track down the perpetrator.
Margrave feels like a character in and of itself on the show. It’s a tiny town in the south that was established in 1794. And the 6-foot-5-inch hero stands out like a sore thumb in a town of only 1,200 people.
In this small village, everyone is acquainted with one another. And by the conclusion of the first episode, it’s obvious that in the close-knit group, word spreads very quickly.
The tale heavily relies on Margrave’s financial problems. The series of murders Reacher is attempting to solve are eventually caused by its widespread corruption and coverup culture.
But the Margrave isn’t a real place
GA Margrave It sure sounds like a real location, but it’s not. For his 1997 Jack Reacher novel, Child invented the town. It only makes an appearance in that one book, serving as the protagonist’s launch pad for literary exploits.
The singer who introduces Reacher to the peaceful town, Blind Blake, is real, though. Blake, a guitarist and singer who reputedly had vision problems, was well-known for his music in the late 1920s and early 1930s.
According to the programme, Blake passed away in Margrave. In actuality, the blues musician passed away in 1934 from pulmonary TB in Wisconsin.
‘Reacher’ created Margrave, GA in a cornfield
The Reacher showrunners travelled to Ontario, Canada to construct the small southern town. This Canadian city is currently the base for other Hollywood projects, such as Titans and Riverdale. Furthermore, according to series star Alan Ritchson, the Margrave set was entirely constructed in a Canadian cornfield.
Ok I’m gonna tell you a secret I might get killed for. Margrave was built in a cornfield. The entire town. Margrave is the Field of Dreams of sets.
Ritchson tweeted, “Ok, I’m going to give you a secret I might get killed for.” In a cornfield, Margrave was constructed. entire community. The Field of Dreams of settings is Margrave.
However, Atlas of Wonders claims that several authentic places were utilised for the show. Real and situated on 82 Mill St. in Georgetown, Ontario, is the Salvation Army Thrift Store that appears in the television series.
Kingston Penitentiary in Ontario is the institution where Reacher ends incarcerated. Additionally, the hotels and restaurants the character frequents are situated in and near Port Perry, Ontario.
Amazon Prime Video presently has Reacher Season 1 available for streaming.
