Tom Cruise returns to 'Jack Reacher' sequel

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Tom Cruise is all set to reprise his role of ex-military police officer 'Jack Reacher' in the sequel to last year's movie of the same name.

The movie was based on the novel 'One Shot' (2005) by British author Lee Child, who has used the titular character in a series of books, reported Deadline.

Lee's 'Never Go Back' would apparently hit the big screen as Paramount and Skydance Productions are re-teaming for a sequel.

The novel was published in September this year, and is the 18th addition in the series.

The films companies are looking for a writer to pen the script as Christopher McQuarrie, who wrote and directed the first adaptation, is busy with 'Mission Impossible 5' film.