Glen Powell Takes Charge in Edgar Wright's Remake of 'The Running Man'

Glen Powell, with performances in “Hit Man,” “Anyone but You” and “Twisters” under his belt, takes on the starring role in Edgar Wright's reimagination of “The Running Man”. The movie is an adaptation of the 1982 book by Stephen King, which was later made into a 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The story unfolds in a dystopian realm where a deadly game show called 'The Running Man' broadcasts 'runners' evading killers, known as 'hunters'.

The cinematic synopsis reveals the Runners must undergo a 30-day survival trial, being pursued by professional hitmen. Each day, the cash prize increases, and every step is broadcasted to a riveted public. Glen Powell plays the role of Ben Richards, a worker desperate to cure his sickly child. He is coerced by Dan Killian, the game show’s ruthless producer played by Josh Brolin, to participate as a last hope. However, Ben's courage, natural instincts, and resilience make him a sudden crowd favorite, becoming a challenge to the entire system. As the ratings soar, so do the risks. It falls to Ben to outsmart not just the Hunters, but a society obsessed with seeing him fail.

Edgar Wright, following “Last Night in Soho,” retains his directorial seat, infusing his signature lively and stylish approach. The casting includes Glen Powell leading as Ben, Colman Domingo as game show host Bobby Thompson, Katy O’Brian a contestant, Josh Brolin as show producer Dan Killian, Lee Pace as hunter Evan McCone, and Michael Cera as Bradley, a rebel aiding Ben.

Edgar Wright and Michael Bacall, renowned for drafting “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” “21 Jump Street,” and “Project X,” partnered to pen the script. "The Running Man" is slated for a theatrical release on Nov. 7, produced by Paramount Pictures. The trailer is now available for viewing.