Schwarzenegger's Cameo in The Running Man Reboot Pays Tribute to Demolition Man

In the upcoming reboot of the 1987 film The Running Man, director Edgar Wright has included a cameo appearance by Arnold Schwarzenegger that pays tribute to the actor's past work. According to Wright, the moment where Schwarzenegger's image is shown on a $100 bill was inspired by a scene in the 1993 blockbuster Demolition Man, which starred Schwarzenegger's longtime rival Sylvester Stallone.

Wright explained that the idea behind the cameo was to depict an "alternate reality" where individuals born outside the United States could run for president. This nod to the original 1987 film, which was based on a Stephen King novel, is just one way the new version aims to stay true to the source material while also honoring the cult classic.

While the 1987 adaptation starred Schwarzenegger, the reboot will feature a new lead in Glen Powell. However, Wright has assured fans of the original that he hopes those who loved the first film will also enjoy his fresh take on the story. The director emphasized that the best remakes are those that offer a radically different approach, rather than simply rehashing the same beats as the previous version.