Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' trailer puts Glen Powell on the run
Unlike the 1987 version, this adaptation hews closely to King's original story. Set in a grim near-future, the plot centres on contestants hunted for 30 days by paid assassins as millions watch. Desperate, Richards steps into the arena, becoming an unexpected symbol of resistance.
Powell brings intensity to the role, reportedly pushing himself in physically demanding stunts, including explosions and jet-engine roar scenes, a process he described as the hardest of his career. His performance earned high praise, especially with Wright and his Scott Pilgrim vs. the World collaborator Michael Bacall handling the script.
Joining Powell is a powerhouse ensemble: Josh Brolin plays ruthless producer Dan Killian, Colman Domingo hosts the deadly show, and other competitors include Katy O'Brian and Daniel Ezra. The cast is rounded out by Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, and Sean Hayes.
Wright's signature style is on full display in the trailer, seamlessly blending dark humour, kinetic action, and social satire echoing his work in Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver. Cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung, fresh off Last Night in Soho, captures the high-adrenaline sequences with sharp precision.
Powell even secured Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing for the role, reaching out through Schwarzenegger's son Patrick, earning praise from the original 1987 'Runner' himself.
With its high stakes, physical thrills, and biting commentary on televised violence, The Running Man promises to be one of 2025's most provocative action hits. Fans eager for a fresh yet faithful take on King's classic have plenty to look forward to this fall.
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Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' trailer puts Glen Powell on the run
Edgar Wright is back with a vengeance in the first official trailer for The Running Man, his bold reimagining of the Stephen King dystopian novel. Scheduled to hit theatres on November 7, 2025, the film stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a man thrust into a deadly TV game show to secure funding for his sick daughter. Unlike the 1987 version, this adaptation hews closely to King's original story. Set in a grim near-future, the plot centres on contestants hunted for 30 days by paid assassins as millions watch. Desperate, Richards steps into the arena, becoming an unexpected symbol of resistance. Powell brings intensity to the role, reportedly pushing himself in physically demanding stunts, including explosions and jet-engine roar scenes, a process he described as the hardest of his career. His performance earned high praise, especially with Wright and his Scott Pilgrim vs. the World collaborator Michael Bacall handling the script. Joining Powell is a powerhouse ensemble: Josh Brolin plays ruthless producer Dan Killian, Colman Domingo hosts the deadly show, and other competitors include Katy O'Brian and Daniel Ezra. The cast is rounded out by Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Jayme Lawson, William H. Macy, and Sean Hayes. Wright's signature style is on full display in the trailer, seamlessly blending dark humour, kinetic action, and social satire echoing his work in Shaun of the Dead and Baby Driver. Cinematographer Chung-hoon Chung, fresh off Last Night in Soho, captures the high-adrenaline sequences with sharp precision. Powell even secured Arnold Schwarzenegger's blessing for the role, reaching out through Schwarzenegger's son Patrick, earning praise from the original 1987 'Runner' himself. With its high stakes, physical thrills, and biting commentary on televised violence, The Running Man promises to be one of 2025's most provocative action hits. Fans eager for a fresh yet faithful take on King's classic have plenty to look forward to this fall.
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Model Gigi Paris has broken her silence about her breakup with Glen Powell, more than two years after the pair split. During her appearance on the Too Much podcast, Paris shared emotional details surrounding their breakup, including a revealing phone call that she claims led to the end of their relationship. The 32-year-old model and the 36-year-old Anyone But You actor split in 2023, after three years together. Their breakup came amid swirling rumors about Powell's alleged romance with his co-star, Sydney Sweeney, while they were promoting their movie. Gigi Paris did not mention Powell or Sweeney by name during the podcast interview, but fans have connected her statements to the high-profile rumors surrounding the two. Paris explained that, as the rumors intensified, she faced a difficult decision: either pretend everything was fine and allow the public to speculate about her relationship or stand up for herself and walk away. She chose the latter, stating, 'I was shattered,' and described how painful it was to see Powell not publicly shut down the romance rumors. 'It was just, 'This is what I have to do for my job,'' Paris recalled. 'I had two options. I could either pretend like I was going along with everything… or stand up for myself and say, 'No, I'm actually not okay with this, and I'm walking away.'' She continued by expressing her need for respect, especially in a public situation, saying, 'I just wanted respect… just don't make a fool out of someone you've been with for over three years, talking about forever with.' Paris admitted that she felt 'fed to the dogs' in how the situation was handled and that she ultimately had to walk away from the relationship. Paris also recounted a pivotal phone call she received from Powell while he was in Australia filming. 'I got a phone call from him right when I was about to go to Australia to work…[as] all this s-t was coming out on the Internet,' Gigi explained. 'And he called and said, the producers and I have discussed that I think it's best that you don't come to visit…And that's when I hung up. And I was like, this motherf–r is done to me.' Despite this phone call, Paris decided to go to Australia anyway, hoping that seeing Powell in person might provide clarity. Instead, she broke up with him face-to-face, an experience she described as emotionally devastating. 'It was the hardest thing I'd ever had to do,' Paris said. 'But then I was stuck there for two weeks doing my jobs… it was very bizarre,' adding that she was prohibited from being near Powell's set during the shoot. Paris went on to comment on how the media and PR machinery around Powell and Sweeney fueled the rumors, which she claims were strategically managed to serve the movie's promotion. 'Later on, it turned out that it was all… a PR scheme at the expense of our relationship,' Paris said, hinting at the manufactured nature of the rumors that affected her personally. Throughout the podcast, Paris maintained a sense of humor, joking that she hoped Powell and Sweeney ended up together if it made the PR drama worthwhile for her. 'I honestly hoped that they'd end up together, because I was like, at least it would make it worth it for me,' she said. Paris and Powell's breakup had already been confirmed by People in April 2023, but she only now shares the emotional details of how she reached the difficult decision to walk away from their three-year relationship.
