The Running Man is an upcoming dystopian thriller film directed by Edgar Wright from a screenplay he co-wrote with Michael Bacall, based on the 1982 novel by Stephen King. It stars Glen Powell, Katy O'Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, and William H. Macy.
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| Directed by | Edgar Wright |
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| Based on | The Running Man by Stephen King |
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| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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| Language | English |
The Running Man is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on November 21, 2025.
Premise
editSet in 2025, a game show called The Running Man has people chased by murderous Hunters across the world to win money.[1]
Cast
edit- Glen Powell as Ben Richards[1]
- Katy O'Brian as a contestant[2]
- Daniel Ezra[3]
- Karl Glusman[4]
- Josh Brolin as Dan Killian, the show's producer[5]
- Lee Pace as Evan McCone, a hunter[6]
- Jayme Lawson as Sheila Richards, Ben's wife[7]
- Michael Cera as a rebel who helps Ben[8]
- Emilia Jones[8]
- William H. Macy[9]
Production
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In 2017, Edgar Wright revealed on Twitter his wish to remake the 1987 film The Running Man, itself an adaptation of the novel by Stephen King.[10][11] In February 2021, Paramount Pictures announced a film based on the novel was in development. Wright was attached to direct the film, having developed a story with Michael Bacall, who would be writing the screenplay. The new adaptation was not a remake of the original film but a "much more faithful" adaptation of the source material. Simon Kinberg and Audrey Chon were announced as producers under Kinberg's Genre Films, alongside Nira Park of Wright's British production company Complete Fiction.[12] In April 2024, Glen Powell was cast in the lead role.[1] Cast members were announced in October.[2][9]
Principal photography began in the United Kingdom on November 4, 2024.[13][14]
Release
editThe film is scheduled to be theatrically released on November 21, 2025.[15]
References
edit- ^ a b c Gonzalez, Umberto (April 11, 2024). "Glen Powell to Star in The Running Man for Paramount, Edgar Wright | Exclusive". TheWrap. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (October 4, 2024). "Katy O'Brian Joins Glen Powell in The Running Man For Edgar Wright, Paramount (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 4, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 9, 2024). "All-American Star Daniel Ezra Joins Glen Powell In New Running Man Movie From Edgar Wright And Paramount". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 9, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 16, 2024). "Edgar Wright's The Running Man Adds Karl Glusman". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ Kroll, Justin (October 17, 2024). "The Running Man: Josh Brolin Lands Villain Role Opposite Glen Powell In Paramount And Edgar Wright's New Reimagining". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
- ^ Kit, Borys (October 18, 2024). "Lee Pace Joins Glen Powell as Villain in Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (October 21, 2024). "Jayme Lawson Latest To Join Edgar Wright's Paramount Adaptation Of The Running Man". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (October 25, 2024). "Michael Cera, Emilia Jones Join Glen Powell in The Running Man (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ a b Kit, Borys (October 28, 2024). "William H. Macy Joins Glen Powell in The Running Man". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved October 28, 2024.
- ^ @mungui_zero (May 12, 2017). "@edgarwright I don't know where you stand on remakes, but, if you were to do one, no restrictions whatsoever, what movie would tickle your fancy?" (Tweet). Retrieved February 20, 2021 – via Twitter.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan (February 19, 2021). "Edgar Wright Set to Direct Stephen King's Dystopian Classic The Running Man". IndieWire. Archived from the original on August 27, 2024. Retrieved August 27, 2024.
- ^ Fleming Jr, Mike (February 19, 2021). "Edgar Wright To Direct Stephen King's The Running Man At Paramount Pictures; Simon Kinberg's Genre Films Producing". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 19, 2021. Retrieved February 19, 2021.
- ^ Gonzalez, Umberto (August 26, 2024). "Glen Powell-Led Running Man Sets November Production Start at Paramount | Exclusive". TheWrap. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- ^ Calnan, Ellie (November 4, 2024). "Edgar Wright's The Running Man starring Glen Powell begins filming in UK". Screen Daily. Retrieved November 4, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (October 4, 2024). "Paramount Dates & Shifts Slew For 2025: Glen Powell's Running Man, Smurfs, Naked Gun, Vicious & More". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 4, 2024.