Overview
- Attendees and early critics report broadly positive first impressions, highlighting Wright’s direction and Glen Powell’s lead performance.
- The Motion Picture Association rates the film R for strong violence, some gore, and language.
- Paramount schedules the theatrical rollout for November 12 in the UK and November 14 in the United States.
- Wright says the adaptation hews closer to Stephen King’s novella while changing the book’s original ending with the author’s approval.
- Filmmakers emphasize suspenseful, in-camera action, with Powell detailing demanding night runs and other practical stunt work.