Josh Brolin Embraces Villainous Turn in Edgar Wright's Thrilling 'The Running Man'

In an interview, actor Josh Brolin, who plays the antagonist in Edgar Wright's upcoming thriller 'The Running Man', discusses what drew him to the role and why his character stands out as a compelling villain. Brolin portrays Dan Killian, the manipulative mastermind behind a deadly survival reality show, who faces off against the protagonist, played by Glen Powell.

Brolin explains that Killian is the "puppet master" who runs the show, manipulating situations to get the best ratings. He was drawn to the role not only because of Wright's involvement as the director, but also because of the talented ensemble cast, including Powell and Colman Domingo, whom Brolin had admired in their previous work.

Reflecting on his experience on set, Brolin praises the professionalism and focus of his co-stars, stating that working with "prepared and focused" actors made the experience much more rewarding. He also expresses his admiration for Michael Cera's performance, despite not having the opportunity to work with him directly.

'The Running Man' follows the story of Ben Richards, a man who enters a deadly reality competition to save his sick daughter. Contestants must survive 30 days to win $1 billion, while elite Hunters, including Killian, attempt to eliminate them. The film is produced by Paramount Pictures and is scheduled for release in theaters on November 14th.