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Stephen King Backs Edgar Wright’s The Running Man as NYCC Push and New Poster Lead Into Nov. 14 Release

King’s sign-off spotlights a stunt-first campaign in the film’s final pre-release stretch.

Overview

  • At New York Comic Con, Glen Powell said his casting required Stephen King’s approval after the offer, and Edgar Wright added that King praised the script as closer to the novel.
  • Paramount unveiled an official poster on Oct. 10 as part of a broader marketing rollout that also included exclusive NYCC footage and fresh trailers.
  • The film opens in theaters on Nov. 14, with Wright directing from a script co-written with Michael Bacall and a cast that includes Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and Emilia Jones.
  • Entertainment Weekly coverage emphasized Powell’s extensive practical stunt work, including his request that Wright frame scenes to show he was taking hits on camera.
  • Powell credited Tom Cruise with detailed stunt-prep mentorship during a lengthy call, while co-stars and Wright praised his commitment throughout the physically demanding shoot.