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Glen Powell may be closing the door on ever joining the ranks of superpowered heroes in the Marvel or DC universes.

In a recent interview with Empire Magazine, the Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters star revealed he's not particularly drawn to roles that involve capes, cosmic powers, or mutant abilities.

“I just don’t identify with people with superpowers for the most part,” Powell explained, discussing what led him to take on the role of Richards in the upcoming remake of The Running Man. “I like the ordinary guy against extraordinary odds. The entire world is hunting this man, trying to kill him. Can he survive? Can he save his family? That’s a great, simple story.”

Powell's comments seem to dash fan hopes of seeing him play characters like Aquaman or Nova, popular choices in recent fancast discussions.

However, his preference for grounded, human stories doesn’t completely shut...

1987’s The Running Man is definitely a cult hit among Arnold Schwarzenegger’s movies, but it tends to get overlooked among some of the other classics he made. After all, it came out the same year as Predator, and let’s face facts—it’s no Predator. Perhaps that’s why Schwarzenegger himself once said it was the perfect movie of his to be remade. Everyone involved with the new version—especially Edgar Wright—would probably say it’s less a remake and more a fresh adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, which he wrote under the pseudonym Richard Bachman.

Based on the trailer alone, it does seem to be a somewhat more faithful adaptation, retaining an element that was ditched from the Schwarzenegger movie: Ben Richards is more impoverished, blacklisted from his profession, and trying to raise money to treat his ill daughter. The movie also keeps the fact...

Though Glen Powell has been linked to many superhero roles, he is set to portray a more normal protagonist in the anticipated remake of The Running Man. His character, Ben Richards, is more of an everyman whom the actor can relate to more easily.

Speaking to Empire about the modernized adaptation of the popular Stephen King novel, Powell explained why Richards appealed to him. "I just don’t identify with people with superpowers for the most part," he said. "I like the ordinary guy against extraordinary odds. The entire world is hunting this man, trying to kill him. Can he survive? Can he save his family? That's a great, simple story."

Powell also said he could see himself in The Running Man remake from the moment the movie was pitched to him, leading him to turn down other opportunities, including Jurassic World: Rebirth. "Sometimes you've got to close your eyes...

A new image for Glen Powell's The Running Manhas been unveiled. Based on Stephen King's survival thriller of the same name, the upcoming movie adaptation sees Powell in a Squid Game-like plot, where he plays an ordinary man who enters a deadly televised game to win money to save his family.

Slated to arrive in theaters on November 7, The Running Man is helmed by Baby Driver director Edgar Wright. Joining Powell in the cast are Lee Pace as Evan McCone, Josh Brolin as Dan Killian, Michael Cera as Elton, Katy O'Brian as Laughlin, Colman Domingo as Bobby Thompson, and many others.

Now, Empirehas unveiled a new image from the movie, featuring Powell seemingly training for the competition. The actor can be seen running in front of a screen in a white suit, as opposed to the hooded jacket he wears in the game, which was previously featured in the official trailer.

Sometimes, we want a blockbuster that gives us an extraordinary hero – a super man or fantastic family to rally behind, going up against impossible intergalactic odds. But on the flip-side, it’s hard not to root for stories about the everyman (or woman) – someone not destined for hero-dom, but thrust into circumstances where they’ll have to dig deep to survive. The Running Man is firmly in the latter mould, a fresh adaptation of the Stephen King novel from director Edgar Wright, with Glen Powell as Ben Richards – a man who enters a deadly televised game to win the money he desperately needs to save his family.

He couldn’t be more of the everyman hero. “I just don’t identify with people with superpowers for the most part,” Powell tells Empire, of why Richards appealed to him so much. “I like the ordinary guy against extraordinary odds. The entire world is hunting this man,...

Shaun of the Dead director Edgar Wright has an intriguing new project. He’s finishing up another Stephen King adaptation for fans of cinematic versions of the horror icon’s prose.

The massive success of the first It remake increased interest in rebooting King's past works, including the ones that didn’t do so well. So far, no one appears interested in developing a new version of Maximum Overdrive, but this November, we'll see the second big-screen version of 1987's The Running Man.

The Running Man originally debuted as a novella King wrote under his “Richard Bachman” pen name. The dark dystopian work about a game show where contestants face a life-or-death chase with hunters on their heels had much potential. That’s not how things played out in theaters. While King’s books continued to sell high volumes, films like Firestarter and Creepshow 2, didn’t set critics or fans on fire.

Colman Domingo’s villainous game show host in ‘The Running Man’ was inspired by Jerry Springer.The 55-year-old actor portrays ‘The Running Man’ presenter Bobby Thompson in director Edgar Wright’s upcoming thriller movie, and Domingo has revealed he based the character on the controversial late talk show host.Speaking with Fandango, he said: "Edgar and I were talking about all the differences of game show hosts and TV hosts, period, of different shows … I remember the documentary [‘Jerry Springer: Fights, Camera, Action’] just landed and I thought, ‘This is interesting.’ "Someone who was just a guy with a role, and then he started to take off and started to feed into it as well and sort of bring out the worst in people in many ways. But also felt like he was not complicit at the same time."The ‘Sing Sing’ actor didn’t just take inspiration from Springer,...

As those in attendance at last week’s CinemaCon saw, there’s a lot to look forward to when it comes to Edgar Wright’s remake of The Running Man. Starring Glen Powell in the role first held by Arnold Schwarzenegger back in Paul Michael Glaser’s 1987 adaptation of the Stephen King novel, the movie has been building plenty of anticipation. Set in a dystopian future, the story follows a man named Ben Richards (Powell), who agrees to participate in a reality competition survival show that sees him pursued by hunters. Keeping the folks back at home entertained will be Colman Domingo’s Bobby Thompson, who hosts the family-favorite TV show. From the first teaser we saw last week, Domingo’s character is flashy, over-the-top, and downright entertaining — precisely the personality you’d tune into see week in and week out.

During a conversation with The Playlist, Domingo opened up...

This November sees Edgar Wright‘s latest effort, “The Running Man” hit the big screen, and during the early press for the film at CinemaCon, it was revealed that star Glen Powell seeked out the blessing from original star Arnold Schwarzenegger as he took on the Ben Richards role in the game of death pic.

Powell spoke with People Magazine, where he revealed that he got in contact with his “Expendables 3” co-star thanks to longtime pal Patrick Schwazenegger (“The White Lotus”) and got Arnold’s “full blessings” to take on the project.

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Glen Powell has Arnold Schwarzenegger’s blessing for Edgar Wright’s The Running Man film – but it was tough to make.

This November will see the release of Edgar Wright’s The Running Man. It’s a take on Stephen King’s novel of the same name that imagines a future dystopian US where violent game shows are the ‘opiate of the masses’. America’s particular favourite being The Running Man, a nightly show where hunters chase contestants across the country, killing them for the satisfaction of the viewers at home.

Stephen King’s book has already been adapted for the screen once before, with the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action vehicle keeping lots of the basic plot elements but jettisoning King’s bleak tone in favour of something more bombastic. After all, ‘it was acceptable in the 80s’, as the song goes.

Baby Driver director Edgar Wright has already confirmed (to...

Remaking a fan favorite is always a risky move. And while the power of Edgar Wright, Glen Powell and Josh Brolin is enough to restore confidence in the upcoming remake of The Running Man, it might take even more to get some on board. Enter the original Ben Richards, Arnold Schwarzenegger, who lent his support for the rerun after being tracked down by the director and star.

Glen Powell – who will be taking over the role of Richards, who has been forced to participate in the country’s most dangerous game show – recently revealed that Arnold Schwarzenegger gave the go-ahead for The Running Man remake. Powell said that he used his friendship with Arnold’s son Patrick – and not his having already worked with him on The Expendables 3 – to set up a FaceTime meeting. “Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific...

Before stepping into the spotlight for his newest role, actor Glen Powell made sure to get approval from someone who knows the story well , Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Powell, who will star in director Edgar Wright’s upcoming version of The Running Man, shared that Arnold gave him his support. Schwarzenegger played the lead in the 1987 movie version of the story, which was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.

“Arnold gave us his blessing,” Powell told People. “His son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold, and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria.”

Powell also said that Arnold’s approval meant a lot to him, and he’s excited to give Arnold a special gift from the new movie.

“Arnold gave us his full blessing, and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from...

Before taking on his latest role, Glen Powell got the thumb’s-up from someone experienced with the material.

The Golden Globe nominee, who leads Edgar Wright‘s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King‘s Running Man, revealed his casting got a “full blessing” from Arnold Schwarzenegger, who starred in the 1987 Paul Michael Glaser-helmed version.

“Arnold gave us his blessing,” he told People. “[His son] Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria.”

Powell added, “Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here. So I’m very excited to see him.”

Based on King’s 1982 novel, penned under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, The Running Man follows government-scapegoated prisoner Ben Richards in a dystopian...

One of Hollywood's most prominent actors today, Glen Powell, is set to star in Edgar Wright's upcoming Stephen King adaptation, The Running Man. While the movie requires an atypical amount of physical effort, Powell seems to be an actor who's physically fit for the role. Nevertheless, it looks like one of his mentors had a different opinion. Tom Cruise, his co-star in Top Gun: Maverick, had a very important piece of advice that didn't have to do with fitness routines. It had to do with determining how cool he could look while running.

Powell, as well as Wright and the rest of the cast, appeared at CinemaCon to present the film's first look and trailer. Per the report by Variety, Powell grabbed the mic and told the anecdote of calling his Top Gun co-star to ask for some advice. First, he said Cruise is "a guy that doesn't hide...

The star of Paramount Pictures' The Running Manreboot opens up about acquiring Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing for the film.

Speaking to People, star Glen Powell discussed receiving original The Running Man star Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing going into the reboot. "[His son] Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn't seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria," Powell explained. "Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here. So I'm very excited to see him."

A reboot of director Paul Michael Glaser's 1987 original, which itself was adapted from Stephen King's 1982 novel of the same name, The Running Man stars Powell as Ben Richards, a man forced to partake in a twisted death game known as The Running Man. This game...

Glen Powell got the go-ahead from Arnold Schwarzenegger to take on the role of Ben Richards in a remake of his 1987 action flick “The Running Man.” At a launch event for his new condiment line, Smash Kitchen, Powell told People that he spoke to Schwarzenegger via FaceTime and got his blessing to reprise the role.

“Arnold gave us his blessing,” he said, sharing that he and director Edgar Wright contacted Schwarzenegger before the remake began filming. “Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria,” Powell explained.

“Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific fun gift from the movie in a couple of weeks here,” Powell added. “So I’m very excited to see him.”

Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name,...

Did Glen Powell Get A Nod From Arnold Schwarzenegger For Running Man ( Photo Credit – Instagram; Wikimedia )

Glen Powell has already been making headlines for his much-anticipated upcoming The Running Man project. The film’s first footage was presented on CinemaCon, where Powell and the film director, Edgar Wright, appeared. The upcoming dystopian action thriller film is inspired by Stephen King‘s 1982 novel of the same name.

However, the novel was already adapted into a film in 1987, with Arnold Schwarzenegger playing the leading role. While preparing to reprise the leading role, Powell revealed to People that he has received Schwarzenegger’s full blessing for the film’s remake.

Glen Powell further added that he asked Arnold Schwarzenegger’s eldest son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, to arrange a meeting for him, where he received complete approval from the iconic Austrian Oak. “Arnold gave us his blessing. [His son] Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine,...

Before Glen Powell could take on the thrilling, high-stakes role in the 2025 remake of The Running Man, there was one key person he needed to have on his side: Arnold Schwarzenegger. As a reboot of the 1987 thriller, Powell certainly had to seek the blessing of the man who defined the role for a generation.

As the star of the original film, Schwarzenegger still casts a long shadow over the upcoming remake. To ensure the Terminator legend was on board, Powell turned to a personal connection, and it led to a conversation between the two actors.

Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures Glen Powell chases a stamp of approval from Arnold Schwarzenegger for The Running Man

Before stepping into the shoes of the protagonist in the 2025 remake of The Running Man, Glen Powell sought Arnold Schwarzenegger‘s blessing, since the latter starred in the original 1987 movie.

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Glen Powell says he received Arnold Schwarzenegger’s full approval before stepping into the lead role for The Running Man, a new film directed by Edgar Wright and based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King.

Powell, who co-starred with Schwarzenegger in The Expendables 3, said he had not spoken with him in years but wanted to reconnect out of respect. “Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold,” Powell told People during an interview at CinemaCon. “Arnold gave us his full blessing.”

Schwarzenegger starred in the 1987 adaptation, which was loosely inspired by King’s novel. Powell said he and Wright wanted to honor that version while approaching the new film from a different angle. He also mentioned that he plans to give Schwarzenegger a personalized item related to the production. “We get to give Arnold a very specific, fun gift...

Before Glen Powell felt comfortable racing onto Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, he made sure to get the approval from the star of the 1987 film — Arnold Schwarzenegger.

As a good friend of The Terminator’s son, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Powell enlisted the help of The White Lotus season three actor to make sure his father was on board with him starring in the 2025 remake based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel.

“Arnold gave us his blessing,” Powell said during a Thursday interview with People. “Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold.”

The two actors shared the silver screen together back in 2014 when Powell joined the cast of the third Expendables film. Powell explained that he wanted to hop on a call with Schwarzenegger because they “hadn’t seen” each other since they shot The Expendables 3 over a decade ago.

Released in 1987, Arnold Schwarzenegger's The Running Manwas largely panned by critics at the time, but over the years it's become a cult-favorite thanks to its many one-liners and gratuitous violence. Loosely based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, the film is set for an update this year starring Glen Powell in the role of Ben Richards, and he recently revealed what Schwarzenegger thinks of him and director Edgar Wright remaking one of his beloved classics.

Speaking with People to promote his new condiment line, Smash Kitchen, the subject of The Running Man came up. Set to hit theaters on November 7, this new version promises to be more faithful to the source material than the 1987 flick was, and updates King's tale for a new generation of moviegoers. Of course, stepping into such an iconic role was a bit daunting for Powell, despite being no stranger to the...

If there’s one thing that’s as prolific as horror author Stephen King himself, it’s the world of Stephen King adaptations. It was recently announced, for starters, that the author’s killer dog classic Cujo is headed back to the screen with a new adaptation in the works from Netflix with Black Swan filmmaker Darren Aronofsky in talks to direct.

Mike Flanagan also has plans to tackle new adaptations of The Dark Tower and Carrie for Amazon, and A24 is developing Stephen King’s Fairy Tale into a 10-episode series, to name just a handful of new movies and series on the way in 2026 and beyond.

But that doesn’t mean 2025 will take it easy on the King adaptations.

The year is packed with adaptations in film and series form. Here are six upcoming Stephen King adaptations arriving in 2025.

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Directed by Edgar Wright, The Running Man is an upcoming dystopian action-thriller movie starring Glen Powell, Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, and others. The movie is based on a novel of the same name by Stephen King and is going to be the second adaptation of the story. The story follows a man who participates in a violent reality show to win enough money to revive his gravely ill daughter. Numerous hunters are sent to kill him.

Glen Powell in Top Gun: Maverick | Credits: Paramount Pictures

In 1987, the book was adapted into a movie directed by Paul Michael Glaser, which starred Arnold Schwarzenegger. Upon release, the movie received mixed reactions from the critics and the audience. But Powell is confident about the upcoming movie, as his excitement was witnessed at the CinemaCon.

Glen Powell says The Running Man is the ‘hardest’ movie he’s worked on

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In preparing for his role in Paramount’s upcoming thriller “The Running Man,” Glen Powell says his first call was to his mentor, Tom Cruise, who is also well known for his running style. Powell said on Thursday at CinemaCon that he was advised, “film yourself running as soon as possible. You don’t look as cool as you think you do,” which got a big laugh from the audience.

“The Running Man” star joined director Edgar Wright and cast members Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo to discuss the upcoming action thriller (production wrapped last week) and the theatrical experience, in conversation with Rotten Tomatoes editor Jacqueline Coley.

Powell said his enthusiasm for cinema was elevated further from watching his friend Cruise. “He’s a guy that doesn’t hide his excitement about what this means, you know, the theatrical experience, and working hard and investing and putting your body...

Glen Powell is stepping out to promote his new movie!

The 37-year-old actor was on hand at CinemaCon 2025 to debut the first footage of his new movie The Running Man on Thursday (April 3) held at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Joining Glen on stage at the presentation were his co-stars Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin along with director Edgar Wright.

In a new interview, Glen revealed that he and Edgar reached out to Arnold Schwarzenegger about remaking the 1987 movie, which the 77-year-old Terminator actor originally starred in.

Keep reading to find out more…“Arnold gave us his blessing,” Glen told People. “[His son] Patrick Schwarzenegger is a great friend of mine and I asked Patrick if I could talk to Arnold and I hadn’t seen Arnold since we shot Expendables in Bulgaria.”

He added, “Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a...

Glen Powell, star of upcoming film The Running Man, which tests his physical limits, said mentor Tom Cruise was his first call when he got the part.

The Top Gun: Maverick and Mission: Impossible powerhouse is “a guy that doesn’t hide his excitement about what this all means. You know, the theatrical experience and working hard and investing and putting your body on the line to entertain audiences. So when I was cast, Tom was my first call … to learn how to run. He said, ‘Film yourself running as soon as possible. You don’t look as cool as you think.’ And we did.”

“And, as you talk to these running coaches [they say] there’s, like, only one actor that knows how to run on screen. It’s Tom Cruise.”

Powell joined filmmaker Edgar Wright and cast mates Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo at CinemaCon’s annual Creative Community Luncheon...

Many actors who worked with Tom Cruise revealed they asked him for advice. As the Mission: Impossible star is always willing to help fellow actors, his love for stunts might drive other actors to do the same.

At least his Top Gun: Maverick co-star, Glen Powell, is following in his footsteps. The rising actor will play the leading role in one of Stephen King's upcoming adaptations, The Running Man. During Paramount's CinemaCon presentation, which included films on its upcoming slate, Glen Powell revealed he asked Tom Cruise for advice on using a stunt double, per Deadline.

Powell was there with writer and director Edgar Wright, and presented the first footage from the upcoming adaptation of The Running Man. Actors Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo also attended the event.

The Running Man wrapped filming recently, and Wright echoed the sentiment on stage as they unveiled the first footage for the upcoming film.

Edgar Wright's next long-awaited directorial effort, The Running Man, an adaptation of the Stephen King novel, just wowed attendees at CinemaCon with action-packed footage featuring Glen Powell on the run fighting for his life.

As the title suggests, The Running Man follows a man (Glen Powell) participating in a deadly game show that has him on the run from bounty hunters, drones, swat teams, and more in order to win money. The film also features Colman Domingo, Katy O'Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, and Sean Hayes. Check out the footage description below, courtesy of Deadline:

"Opens with Glen Powell in hoodie walking through town. 'You're a fighter, Richards' - Josh Brolin's character gives Powell's Ben Richards tickets for the game. Colman Domingo - 'The thrill of the hunt, can you feel it.'...

In Glen Powellwe trust. Pair the Twisters and Top Gun: Maverick star with filmmaker, Edgar Wright, in a movie based on a Stephen King novel and — in the words of the late, great Carl Weathers — baby, you’ve got a stew going. Today, CinemaCon attendees were invited to try a taste of that stew (have we taken it too far?) thanks to a special update during Paramount’s presentation that included some piping-hot information about the upcoming action-packed thriller, The Running Man.

In the footage played at the convention, Glen Powell’s Ben is approached by Josh Brolin’s bad guy, who knows that he’s in a desperate position and in dire need of money for his family. Brolin looks like a skeezy billionaire, while Colman Domingo’s host is everything that a game show host could hope to be — well dressed and fabulous. The hunt is on for...

Four years have gone by since it was announced that Edgar Wright was coming on board to direct a new take on the novel The Running Man, which was written by Stephen King under his Richard Bachman pen name. The Running Man was, of course, previously turned into a film back in 1987 that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and had little to do with the source material. Last year, Wright’s take on the material began filming with Glen Powell of Top Gun: Maverick, Hit Man, and Twisters in the lead role. Production wrapped last month – and now, the audience at the CinemaCon event in Las Vegas has already gotten to see the first trailer for the film!

King’s novel has the following description: It was the ultimate death game in a nightmare future America. The year is 2025 and reality TV has grown to the point where people are willing to...

Paramount Pictures is readying to put Edgar Wright’s The Running Man in the starting block with seven months to go before a Nov. 7 debut in theaters. The cast looked prepped and game to set a strong theatrical pace by appearing on Caesars Palace’s Colosseum stage during the studio’s CinemaCon presentation on Thursday.

“I have never worked harder on a movie in my life,” said star Glen Powell, known as one of the busier actor-producers in Hollywood of the film, which just wrapped a week ago.

Wright and Powell were joined by Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo for a lively segment during which they introduced never-before-seen footage from the film, an adaptation of Stephen King’s 1982 novel. Published under King’s pseudonym Richard Bachman, The Running Man is set in an America in 2025 under a totalitarian regime that uses violent game shows to placate the disenfranchised masses.

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After being announced at last year’s CinemaCon, Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin took the main stage on Thursday to present the first footage for Paramount’s “The Running Man.”

The sneak peek starts in an alley in the future where we meet firefighter Ben Richards. “The Running Man is the biggest show in the country,” Brolin says.

“The thrill of the hunt, can you feel it?” Domingo says.

Shots of the game show set is shown. “Hunt him down,” Domingo screams as Richards is chased. “Stop filming me,” Richards says.

More stunts ensue.”I’m still here you s–t eaters,” Powell says as armed troops come for him.

Powell stars in the project along with Brolin, Domingo, Lee Pace, Katy O’Brian and Daniel Ezra. Edgar Wright directed and co-wrote the story with his “Scott Pilgrim vs. the World” collaborator Michael Bacall.

As TheWrap first reported,...

Glen Powell and director Edgar Wright were in town today for Paramount’s CinemaCon presentation which featured the first footage from Edgar Wright’s Stephen King adaptation The Running Man.

Co-stars Josh Brolin and Colman Domingo were also in tow.

The Running Man is set in an oppressive future where the government controls the media. The story follows Ben Richards (Powell) as he volunteers to participate in a deadly game show, which will see him hunted by professional killers over 30 days. Should he survive, he’ll win a cash prize that will help save his sick child and lift his family out of a horrid living situation.

“We literally just finished shooting less than a week ago,” said Wright.

Powell said, “Probably what I get for asking Tom Cruise for advice on using a stunt double… Now that I’ve gone through fire, I can say I’ve never worked...

Edgar Wright's The Running Man remake, a project he first mentioned on Twitter nearly eight years ago, has finished filming in the UK, with star Glen Powell ctaking to social media to confirm the wrap of principal photography, which started November 4, 2024.

Powell shared the news via his official Instagram account.

Edgar Wright’s ‘The Running Man’ has wrapped filming.

Starring Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, and Michael Cera. pic.twitter.com/BvvZLsLgv2

— One Take @ CinemaCon...

Four years have gone by since it was announced that Edgar Wright was coming on board to direct a new take on the novel The Running Man, which was written by Stephen King under his Richard Bachman pen name. The Running Man was, of course, previously turned into a film back in 1987 that starred Arnold Schwarzenegger and had little to do with the source material. Last year, Wright’s take on the material began filming with Glen Powell of Top Gun: Maverick, Hit Man, and Twisters in the lead role – and now, Wright and Powell have confirmed that production has wrapped!

Wright and Powell both took to social media to share an image of them on set together, and each used the same caption. Powell’s caption read: “That’s a picture wrap on The Running Man. All my love and appreciation goes out to our incredible cast and crew...

Production has wrapped on The Running Man from director Edgar Wright.

“That’s a picture wrap on The Running Man. All my love and appreciation goes out to our incredible cast and crew, who have worked tirelessly on it,” Wright wrote on Instagram. “Can’t wait for you to see what we’ve been shooting… Much more coming soon!”

Based on Stephen King‘s 1982 novel of the same name, the dystopian action thriller is due out on November 7 from Paramount.

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Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a desperate man who participates in a violent reality show in which hunters try to kill him in order to win enough money to save his gravely ill daughter.

The cast also includes Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo.

Colman Domingo has been cast in Edgar Wright’s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s ‘The Running Man.’

Domingo joins to take on the role of the Game Show host. He joins the previously announced cast of Glen Powell, who takes on the titular role. Josh Brolin, Katy O’Brian and Daniel Ezra have also previously been announced on the cast for the feature.

Based on King’s novel of the same name, the story is set in a dystopian America. A falsely convicted policeman gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts and runners battle killers for their freedom.

Centering on a desperate man named Ben Richards, needing money for his sick daughter. He joins the most popular show, The Running Man, in which teams of killers hunt down contestants. The longer a contestant survives, the more money that person makes.

Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of The Running Man has found its host. Colman Domingo, known for his roles in Rustin and Fear the Walking Dead, has been cast as the charismatic face of the deadly game show in this reimagined version of the dystopian thriller. Domingo will bring his unique style to a role originally made iconic by Richard Dawson in the 1987 adaptation.

The Running Man, based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), tells the story of Ben Richards, a desperate man who joins a violent reality show to earn money to save his gravely ill daughter. Set in a grim, futuristic America, contestants like Richards are hunted by professional killers in a televised spectacle.

While the 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger deviated from the book, Wright’s version promises to stick closer to King’s original vision.

The cast includes Glen Powell as Ben Richards,...

Colman Domingo has become the latest recruit for Edgar Wright’s take on Stephen King’s The Running Man.

Arriving towards the end of this year is Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, which will see the British director tackle what he has called his ‘dream project’, collaborating with a cast that only sounds more impressive with each addition.

Set in a dystopian future where America has become largely ghettoised, reality TV is the ‘opiate of the masses’, pumping out violent shows that distract viewers from the misery that surrounds them. The most popular show of all, The Running Man, charges a contestant with running and hiding for a month as hunters attempt to track them down and murder them.

Sing Sing star Colman Domingo has now been announced as another addition to the production which has been underway since November. According to Deadline, Domingo will be taking on one of the stories juiciest roles,...

The Running Man, Edgar Wright's remake of the 1987 dystopian thriller starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, has added another talented actor to its cast. Wright's remake stars Glen Powell as the main character who joins the deadly Running Man reality show. Another key character from the novel has just been cast: Colman Domingo has signed on to play Damon Killian, the host of The Running Man. Game-show host Richard Dawson previously portrayed the character in a standout performance in the original film.

Deadline's report also notes that executives behind the film as well as Edgar Wright were "aiming high" when casting the antagonist in the upcoming remake. The television host is a key character with plenty of twisted charisma, and Colman Domingo perfectly fits the bill. It was previously reported in October 2024 that Josh Brolin was cast in a villain role as a producer behind the reality show in the film,...

The Running Man has cast a Fear the Walking Dead star in a role iconically played by Richard Dawson in the Arnold Schwarzenegger dystopian classic. Directed by Edgar Wright, The Running Man remake will see Glen Powell take on the role of Ben Richards, a participant in a deadly game that sees contestants hunted down around the world, with the survivor getting a massive cash prize. The film also stars Katy O'Brian and Daniel Ezra as contestants, Karl Glusman as a hunter, and Josh Brolin as show producer Dan Killian.

Now, Deadline has confirmed Colman Domingo has been cast as the game show host in The Running Man remake, originally played by Richard Dawson in the 1987 adaptation. The Fear the Walking Dead and Rustin star will be taking on the role, but it's reported Brolin's character will be the primary villain this time around. However, Domingo's casting as...

Let the games begin! Today, Colman Domingo joins the cast of Edgar Wright’s The Running Man, a dystopian thriller based on Stephen King’s novel, which the author published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. Wright directs The Running Man from a script he co-wrote with Michael Bacall for Paramount Pictures.

Colman Domingo appears in the film as the host of The Running Man, a violent reality show promising an outrageous cash prize. Richard Dawson plays Damon Killian, the host of The Running Man, in the 1987 original, directed by Paul Michael Glaser and starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The story revolves around Ben Richards, a man at the end of his rope participating in The Running Man to earn enough money to revive his deathly ill daughter. During his time in The Running Man, Richards runs from hunters trying to kill him, each with a different set of killer skills.

According to sources,...

Edgar Wright (Shaun of the Dead, Last Night in Soho) is directing a new take on Stephen King’s The Running Man, and the adaptation has found its game show host in actor Colman Domingo per Deadline.

The Running Man will now release in theaters on November 7, 2025 after shifting from its original November 21 date.

King’s novel, published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, was released in 1982, loosely adapted into the same-titled Arnold Schwarzenegger-starring film in 1987. The story follows “Ben Richards, a desperate man who participates in violent reality show called The Running Man in order to win enough money to revive his gravely ill daughter. The show follows Richards being chased by numerous hunters sent to kill him.”

Glen Powell leads the film. Karl Glusman (Watcher), Katy O’Brian (Love Lies Bleeding) and Daniel Ezra (“A Discovery of Witches”) also star. Furthermore, Josh Brolin was cast to play the central...

Colman Domingo lined up an exciting new role alongside Glen Powell in the forthcoming remake of The Running Man.

The 55-year-old Oscar nominee has joined the cast of director Edgar Wright‘s remake of the classic 1987 movie. Details about which role he will play have also been revealed!

Keep reading to find out more…

Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name, the movie follows Ben Richards, a struggling man who participates in a reality show called The Running Man to win enough money to save his sick daughter. The original version of the movie starred Arnold Schwarzenegger.

According to reporting by Deadline, Colman will bring the game show host to life. The role was previously played by Richard Dawson in the original movie.

The new cast also features the likes of Josh Brolin and Katy O’Brian.

We got some photos of Glen on the set of the...

Edgar Wright's The Running Man remake has found its Richard Dawson replacement. Colman Domingo has signed on to star as the host of the titular game show.

According to Deadline, Wright and execs on The Running Man were "aiming high" with who they wanted to see cast as the game show host, given that Dawson's portrayal in the 1987 film adaptation was so well-received, with Domingo ultimately landing the part. Domingo, who is currently receiving some award attention for his leading performance in A24's Sing Sing, joins a cast that includes Glen Powell, Karl Glusman, Katy O’Brian, and Daniel Ezra, among others.

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The film has already received an important award following its world premiere.

Wright's take on The Running Man, which was penned by Michael Bacall, was first announced in February...

Exclusive: After tapping Glen Powell to play the titular role in their new Running Man movie, Paramount and director Edgar Wright now have the man who will be hosting the show. Sources tell Deadline that Colman Domingo is set to play the host of the world’s most dangerous game show.

The new film, based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King that he published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, also has cast that includes Josh Brolin, Karl Glusman, Katy O’Brian and Daniel Ezra and a November 7, 2025 release date.

The Running Man was turned into a 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. A chase thriller set in a dystopian America in the year 2025, the story centers on Ben Richards, a desperate man who participates in violent reality show called The Running Man to win enough money to revive his gravely ill daughter. The show follows Richards being chased by numerous hunters sent to kill him.

Oscar nominee Colman Domingo has joined the cast of Edgar Wright's Running Man. He'll star alongside Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Karl Glusman, Katy O’Brian, and Daniel Ezra in the upcoming film, which is slated for release November 7. The film is based on Stephen King's novel of the same...

If you’ve ever found yourself knee-deep in a conversation about dystopian thrillers, there’s a good chance The Running Man has popped up at least once. Remember that 1987 classic starring Arnold Schwarzenegger? The man who practically defines ‘action hero’ took on crazy villains like Fireball, Dynamo, and Subzero in a blood-pumping race for survival.

Well, the original was a blast, no doubt, but let’s be real—it was more about the spectacle than the substance. That said, the new adaptation is going to be a whole different beast. Starring Glen Powell, The Running Man is getting the overhaul it deserves, ready to elevate the story to an entirely new level.

Still from The Running Man (1987) | Credit: Tri-Star Pictures

Behind the camera, we’ve got Edgar Wright—the director whose name is practically synonymous with slick, stylish thrillers; a master storyteller responsible for hits like Shaun of the Dead,...

The dystopian action classic The Running Man, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, is making its way to Paramount+, giving fans another chance to revisit this iconic sci-fi action thriller.

Starting Jan. 1, 2025, Paramount+ subscribers can stream the 1987 film that blends high-stakes action with biting social commentary. Based on Stephen King’s novel (written under the pseudonym Richard Bachman), the story follows Ben Richards (Schwarzenegger), a wrongly accused man forced to participate in a deadly game show where contestants fight for their lives. Directed by Paul Michael Glaser (Starsky & Hutch), the film delivers explosive action, memorable one-liners, and a chilling vision of a future dominated by media spectacle.

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While fans can revisit the original The Running Man, a new version of the film is on the horizon.

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Max is ready with an entertainment-packed January next year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of Max’s brilliant original adult animated superhero dark comedy-drama series Harley Quinn, and also a new original medical drama series The Pitt. Just like every month, Max is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 5 new movies and TV shows coming to Max in January 2025.

The Front Room (January 3) Credit – A24

The Front Room is a psychological horror drama film written and directed by Max and Sam Eggers. Based on the 2016 short story of the same name by Susan Hill, the 2024 film follows Belinda, a newly pregnant young woman whose mother-in-law suddenly moves in with them and tries to get control over the unborn child, and now it’s up to Belinda to create boundaries.