Glen Powell Cast as Lead in Edgar Wright's Adaptation of 'The Running Man'

The upcoming film promises a more faithful adaptation of Stephen King's novel, diverging from the 1987 Schwarzenegger film.

Glen Powell, known for 'Top Gun: Maverick', has been confirmed as the lead in Edgar Wright's upcoming film based on Stephen King's 'The Running Man'.
The new adaptation aims to stay truer to the original dystopian sci-fi novel, unlike the 1987 movie which took significant creative liberties.
Edgar Wright, acclaimed for 'Shaun of the Dead', will direct and co-write the screenplay with Michael Bacall.
The film, set in a dystopian 2025, follows protagonist Ben Richards in a deadly televised game show.
No release date has been announced yet for the film, which continues to generate significant buzz among fans and industry insiders.