Tom Cruise is being replaced for the next Jack Reacher instalment - because he’s too short.
Creator Lee Child has admitted Tom, 56, didn’t have the right “physicality”.
He’s reportedly said a deal was signed to make a new streaming show.
Readers had complained about the 1.7m tall star’s suitability to play the ex-major in the US military police since his casting was announced in 2011.
“I really enjoyed working with Cruise,” Child said. “But ultimately the readers are right. The size of Reacher is really, really important and it’s a big component of who he is.
“The idea is that when Reacher walks into a room, you’re all a little nervous just for that first minute. And Cruise, for all his talent, didn’t have that physicality.”
“So what I’ve decided to do is - there won’t be any more movies with Tom Cruise. Instead, we’re going to take it to Netflix or something like that. Long form streaming television, with a completely new actor.
“And I want all those readers who were upset about Tom Cruise to help me out - participate in choosing the right actor for the TV series. We’re rebooting and starting over and we’re going to try and find the perfect guy.”