Edgar Wright’s upcoming film The Running Man is racing toward its November 12 release. To build excitement, Paramount Pictures has unveiled two new high-energy featurettes for the Stephen King adaptation starring Glen Powell.
The first featurette immerses viewers in the film’s universe, featuring commentary from Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, Colman Domingo, and Josh Brolin. They discuss the creative process of translating King’s dystopian vision for the big screen.
The second featurette explores how the team crafted the film’s central challenge—a lethal, high-stakes show described as the most dangerous game of hide-and-seek ever filmed. Wright co-wrote the screenplay with Michael Bacall and directs an ensemble cast that also includes William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, and Jayme Lawson.
“In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort.”
The Running Man hits theaters on November 12, promising a tense blend of social commentary, action, and survival drama under Edgar Wright’s sharp direction.
Author’s Summary: Edgar Wright’s The Running Man combines dystopian spectacle and survival drama in a high-octane retelling of Stephen King’s vision, premiering November 12.