Get Ready to Run! Glen Powell Takes the Lead in 'The Running Man' Remake

Movie fans Glen Powell is having a moment. After making waves in "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Anyone But You" he is now set to star in a remake of a sci-fi classic " The Running Man ". And this is not just any remake its Edgar Wright of "Shaun of the Dead" and "Baby Driver" fame directing. Color us intrigued!

Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' Promises Intense Ride: Back to the Book Not Just the 80s Movie

This new version of "The Running Man" is described as a fresh take. Director Edgar Wright wants to go back to the original Stephen King novel (written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman). If you remember the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger flick well this one is aiming to be different. Wright himself calls it "a very intense dangerous road movie".

The basic idea is still there: a dystopian future a brutal game show called "The Running Man" where contestants try to survive being hunted for cash and freedom. But Wright's film is going beyond the game show arena. He says Glen Powell's character Ben Richards will be "out in the world on his own like the deadliest game of hide and seek." Sounds like a tense and thrilling chase across a dangerous landscape.

Wright picked Powell specifically because he wanted someone who hadn't done a role like this before. He draws a comparison to Bruce Willis in "Die Hard" back when Willis was still known from "Moonlighting". The idea is to create suspense: Can this guy really make it out alive?

Glen Powell: The King of Adaptations Takes on Another Iconic Role

Glen Powell seems to be making a name for himself starring in adaptations and sequels. Think about it: "Top Gun: Maverick" a sequel to a classic then "Twisters" a reimagining of "Twister" and now "The Running Man" a new take on a Stephen King novel. He seems to thrive on the challenge of stepping into familiar territory and making it his own.

Fans online are already buzzing about Powell as Ben Richards. Some are excited others are well skeptical. Some point out that this is not really a "remake" of the movie but a new "adaptation" of the book which is a key difference. Powell faced similar doubts before "Twisters" but he seems ready to prove the doubters wrong again.

What to Expect from 'The Running Man' 2025: Dystopian Thrills and a "Dangerous Road Movie" Vibe

So what can we expect from "The Running Man" in 2025? Based on what Edgar Wright and others are saying it sounds like:

• Intense and Dangerous: Wright emphasizes the "dangerous road movie" aspect suggesting a gritty and suspenseful thriller.
• Closer to the Book: This version will likely be more faithful to Stephen King's original novel than the 1987 film. Expect a different tone and potentially darker themes.
• Glen Powell's New Side: Wright is excited for audiences to see a different side of Glen Powell in a role unlike anything he's done before.
• Dystopian Setting: The movie will be set in a bleak dystopian version of America where a brutal game show is a major form of entertainment and control.
• Survival Story: At its heart it's a survival story. Ben Richards has to outwit and outrun deadly hunters for 30 days to win his freedom.

With Edgar Wright's directing style and Glen Powell in the lead "The Running Man" 2025 has the potential to be a thrilling and thought-provoking sci-fi film. Get ready to run!

Get Your Dystopian Fix: 10 Movies to Watch While Waiting for 'The Running Man' Remake

Hyped for "The Running Man" and craving more dystopian action? Screen Rant put together a list of 10 great movies to stream while you wait. Check out these gems to get in the mood for Glen Powell's run for survival:

1. The Belko Experiment (2016): Office workers forced to kill each other in a twisted experiment. Darkly comedic and brutal.
2. Death Race 2000 (1975): A violent car race where points are scored for running down pedestrians. Cheesy but classic dystopian satire.
3. Ready Player One (2018): Virtual reality escapism and a high-stakes video game competition in a bleak future world.
4. Ready Or Not (2019): A newlywed bride has to survive a deadly game of hide-and-seek with her in-laws. Horror comedy with a class warfare twist.
5. Judge Dredd (1995): Law enforcement in a dystopian mega-city is brutal and extreme. Over-the-top action.
6. Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): Post-apocalyptic wasteland and a high-octane road battle for survival. Visually stunning and intense.
7. Mayhem (2017): A virus outbreak in an office building unleashes employees' darkest impulses. Gory corporate satire.
8. Battle Royale (2000): High school students forced to fight to the death on a deserted island. The original battle royale thriller.
9. The Hunt (2020): Elites hunt working-class Americans for sport. Dark satire with political undertones.
10. Total Recall (1990): Memory implants virtual reality and a fight against a tyrannical regime on Mars. Schwarzenegger sci-fi action classic.

This list should keep you busy with dystopian thrills while you count down the days until "The Running Man" arrives!

Mark Your Calendars: 'The Running Man' UK Release Date Set for November 2025

For UK fans mark your calendars! "The Running Man" starring Glen Powell is set to hit UK cinemas on November 7 2025. No word yet on the exact US release date but expect it to be around that time frame. Start getting ready for a wild ride into the dystopian world of "The Running Man"!