Now that we’ve had The Long Walk, it’s time to prepare for the next Stephen King (writing as Richard Bachman) adaptation; The Running Man.
From the get go, this movie has looked adrenaline packed and completely off the chain, so seeing Glen Powell talk in depth about the fight and action training is really quite a treat – with some great behind-the-scenes footage.
The official description for the film reads:
Set in an oppressive future where the government controls the media, Ben Richards (starring Glen Powell) volunteers to participate in a deadly game show, which will see him hunted by professional killers over 30 days. Should he survive, he’ll win a cash prize that will help save his sick child and lift his family out of a horrid living situation.
Check out the featurette below and tell me you’re not getting excited for this, if you dare:
Along with Powell, the cast also includes a star-studded lineup of Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, Karl Glusman, Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, William H. Macy, David Zayas, Sean Hayes, and Colman Domingo.
This will be Wright’s first directorial feature since 2021’s Last Night in Soho, and he also co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Bacall (who he previously worked with on Scott Pilgrim vs. the World).
The Running Man will hit cinemas on 14th November, 2025.
What are your thoughts on The Running Man? Reckon it’ll be a vast improvement on the disappoint of the 1982 offering featuring Arnold Schwarzenegger? I really hope so! Comment below.
