Why Russell Plum From Reacher Looks So Familiar

In the latest season of Reacher, viewers have taken notice of Russell Plum, an underground journalist who teams up with Jack Reacher to uncover a government conspiracy. The actor behind this new character is Kevin Weisman, who has made his mark in various TV shows. Perhaps Weisman's most recognized role is that of tech expert Marshall Flinkman in Alias, which he portrayed throughout all five seasons.

Before Reacher, Weisman made guest appearances in Buffy the Vampire Slayer as the demon Dreg, and appeared in three episodes of Breaking Bad spin-off Better Call Saul as Stevie. He also played Dr. Jeffrey Maynard in The Blacklist Seasons 2 and 3, and had a recurring role in Scorpion as Ray Spiewack. Another notable role was Lester Thompson in the short-lived Suits LA spin-off.

Interestingly, Weisman also had a main role in the Marvel series Runaways. He portrayed Dale Yorkes, a bioengineer and reluctant member of PRIDE. Despite being initially motivated by good intentions, Dale's character gradually becomes more complex as the series progresses. His portrayal of Dale is particularly noteworthy, as he explores the moral gray area that characterizes the show's central characters. Runaways is currently available for streaming for free on Tubi.