The Terminalist

Tom Hopper On Getting Sober, Training For The Screen & Finding The Man Behind The Muscle

The Rich Roll Podcast, 19 October 2026. The book comes up at 1 min 44 sec in.

Tom Hopper stars in the TV series The Terminalist, adapted from Jack Carr's novel of the same name. Rich Roll and Tom Hopper discuss Carr's background as a former Navy SEAL, his prolific output, and the broad audience appetite for this kind of military thriller. Tom Hopper notes a personal bond with Carr—both have sons with special needs—as part of what drives their shared work ethic. Carr is also described as closely involved in the show's scripting and production.

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