Overview
- Glen Powell confirmed he and director Edgar Wright received Arnold Schwarzenegger's approval for the upcoming remake of 'The Running Man.'
- The new adaptation, set for release on November 7, 2025, aims to stay true to Stephen King's 1982 novel, diverging from the 1987 Schwarzenegger film.
- At CinemaCon, the first trailer showcased intense action sequences, including a deadly fight aboard a plane, underscoring the film's high stakes and dystopian themes.
- Powell plays Ben Richards, a man competing in a lethal game show to save his sick daughter, with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin in supporting roles.
- Powell described the project as the most challenging of his career, emphasizing its relevance to contemporary issues of media manipulation and societal control.