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Edgar Wright Adapts Stephen King's "The Running Man" for 2025 Release with "Top Gun: Maverick" Star Glen Powell
15 Nov
Summary
- Director Edgar Wright's new adaptation of Stephen King's "The Running Man" novel
- Actor Glen Powell cast as the lead role, after getting Stephen King's approval
- Extremely tight production timeline, with filming and post-production completed in just over a year
In a remarkable feat of filmmaking, director Edgar Wright is set to release his adaptation of Stephen King's "The Running Man" in 2025, just over a year after the project was greenlit. The film stars Glen Powell, whose rising star power from hits like "Top Gun: Maverick" and "Hitman" made him Wright's top choice for the lead role.
However, the production faced several challenges, including a truncated post-production schedule and the need to obtain approval from King himself for Powell's casting. Fortunately, the author was impressed by Powell's work in the comedic thriller "Hitman" and gave his blessing.
