Overview
- Wright posted video of Schwarzenegger praising the remake, saying it "upped" his original and calling the action "unbelievable" and creative.
- The trio met at a premiere screening, with Wright sharing a photo of himself, Schwarzenegger and Glen Powell holding a prop $100 bill that nods to an in‑film Easter egg.
- Powell said he sought Schwarzenegger's approval before signing on, connecting via FaceTime and later confirming, "Arnold gave us his blessing."
- Stephen King publicly hailed the adaptation on social media as "DIE HARD for our time" and a "bipartisan thrill ride."
- The film opens in theaters Nov. 14 with Powell leading a cast including William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Colman Domingo, Josh Brolin, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra and Jayme Lawson, and Wright has said the ending differs from the book while preserving its spirit.