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Glen Powell Stars in 'The Running Man' Action Remake

UNITED STATES, JUN 30 – Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards in Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's dystopian novel where contestants survive 30 days hunted by assassins to win $1 billion.

  • Edgar Wright’s film adaptation of Stephen King's novel The Running Man is scheduled for release on November 7th, 2025, in cinemas.
  • The film is a modern adaptation of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger version and centers on Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a desperate father who joins a high-stakes televised survival game to secure money for his ailing daughter.
  • The Running Man is a show set in a dystopian near-future America where contestants known as Runners must survive a 30-day ordeal while being pursued by deadly hunters, with their actions televised continuously to an eager audience and cash prizes increasing each day.
  • The cast also includes Josh Brolin as producer Dan Killian, Lee Pace as the mysterious Hunter McCone, and William H. Macy among others; Wright described his pairing with Powell as "such a thrill."
  • The film implies social critique through a violent, popular show reflecting media control, hinting that Ben Richards’ defiance turns him into a systemic threat and fan favorite.
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Bleeding Cool News And Rumors broke the news in on Monday, June 30, 2025.
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