Summary
Glen Powell and Edgar Wright’sThe Running Manremake gets a filming start update from its star. Based on the Stephen King novel of the same name,The Running Manis set in 2025 where, as the world succumbs to economic ruin and violence, a man participates in a reality show where contestants evade hitmen for money. Powell is set to play the lead role in the film. King’s novel was previously adapted in 1987 starring Arnold Schwarzenegger as Ben Richards, the role Powell will take on in the upcomingRunning Manremake.
Now, the star has revealed toThe Wrapthatfilming onThe Running Manwill begin in November.Little else is known about the film, including how long filming will take or who will be starring alongside Powell in the film.
Glen Powell & Stephen King Could Be A Winning Combination
Powell’s Star Continues To Rise
King has proven to be one of the most, if notthemost, popular authors to adapt. In the next six months,there will be at least three projects based on King works, with the potential for a fourth as well.The Life of Chuckis set to premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival in September whileSalem’s LotandThe Monkeywill premiere in the coming months.ITprequel seriesWelcome to Derryis also set to premiere in 2025, though it’s unclear if it will be earlier in the year.
Powell, on the other hand, has experienced a meteoric rise to stardom over the last few years.Since 2022, the actor has starred inTop Gun: Maverick, Devotion, Hit Man, Anyone But You, andTwisters,all of which have either garnered critical acclaim or success at the box office. This was afterPowell appeared in several major moviesand television series in supporting roles.The Running Manmay be the perfect role for Powell, as it’s based on a story by an acclaimed author and has elements of action and horror.
Every Upcoming Glen Powell Movies After Twisters
Glen Powell has proven himself in movies like Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters, so what’s next for the actor?
With filming beginning in just under a few months,The Running Mancould be released as early as late 2025.Whether that means it will be pushed as awards season contender remains unclear, as it could fit the mold of an early Autumn blockbuster as well. IncludingThe Running Man, Powell seems poised to have a similarly successful 2025. The actor currently has 3 movies, includingThe Running Man, in some mode of production, withMonsantoandHuntingtonjoining the King adaptation. Powell is also starring inChad Powers, an upcoming Hulu comedy series.The Running Manmay be Powell’s most high-profile upcoming movie and could see the actor carry another film to blockbuster success.
