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Yahoo
a day ago
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- Yahoo
Fans Split on Glen Powell Replacing Arnold Schwarzenegger in The Running Man Trailer
The first trailer for has fans split over Glen Powell replacing Arnold Schwarzenegger. Edgar Wright's The Running Man will be released in United States theaters this fall. The film stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, while the cast also includes Josh Brolin, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, and Colman Domingo. The film is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King. The book was previously adapted into a 1987 movie directed by Paul Michael Glaser that starred Schwarzenegger as Richards. Click here to watch the trailer for The Running Man. The first trailer for The Running Man has fans split over whether or not Powell is worthy of replacing Schwarzenegger in the film. While Powell has made a name for himself by starring in projects like 2023's Hit Man and 2024's Twisters, some aren't convinced he's up to the task. Others, however, are approaching the new Running Man movie with optimism and are excited to see what Powell does in the role. The synopsis for Wright's The Running Man reads, 'In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.' The Running Man hits United States theaters on November 7, 2025, from Paramount Pictures. The 1987 version of The Running Man is currently streaming on Paramount+.
Time of India
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The Running Man trailer: Glen Powell is hunted in Edgar Wright's action-packed thriller
The Running Man trailer Live Events (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel After giving multiple hits in 'Hit Man,' 'Anyone but You' and 'Twisters,' Glen Powell is showing off his movie star chops as the lead of Edgar Wright's remake of 'The Running Man.' Edgar Wright is back with a vengeance in the first official trailer for The Running Man , his bold reimagining of the Stephen King dystopian Powell stars in the first trailer for The Running Man, Edgar Wright's adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Based on the the 1982 novel by Stephen King (which was then turned into a 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger), 'The Running Man' takes place in a dystopian society where a game show pits contestants, called 'runners,' against murderous killers (aka 'hunters').The first trailer for The Running Man is here, and it shows Glen Powell in a more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel than Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 sci-fi classic. The film takes place in the near-future, in which contestants must spend 30 days surviving being hunted by deadly assassins for a chance at an ever-growing cash prize, all while the proceedings are broadcast on TV. Powell stars as a father attempting to help his daughter.'I have never worked harder on a movie in my life,' said Powell at CinemaCon in April, where he debuted the first footage from the film, which has has a Nov. 7 release date from wrote the script with Michael Bacall, basing the work off of King's 1982 novel that has been praised for predicting the rise of reality TV culture, albeit taking it to the cast also includes William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin. Simon Kinberg, Nira Park and Wright produce the book was previously adapted into the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie of the same name, with Powell saying he's received Schwarzenegger's blessing for the new film, connecting with the action star through his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger. 'Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific, fun gift from the movie,' Powell previously to the film's synopsis, the Runners 'must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.'
Economic Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
The Running Man trailer: Glen Powell is hunted in Edgar Wright's action-packed thriller
The first trailer for The Running Man is here, and it shows Glen Powell in a more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel than Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 sci-fi classic After giving multiple hits in 'Hit Man,' 'Anyone but You' and 'Twisters,' Glen Powell is showing off his movie star chops as the lead of Edgar Wright's remake of 'The Running Man.' Edgar Wright is back with a vengeance in the first official trailer for The Running Man, his bold reimagining of the Stephen King dystopian Powell stars in the first trailer for The Running Man, Edgar Wright's adaptation of the Stephen King novel. Based on the the 1982 novel by Stephen King (which was then turned into a 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger), 'The Running Man' takes place in a dystopian society where a game show pits contestants, called 'runners,' against murderous killers (aka 'hunters'). ALSO READ: Elon Musk to be deported? Trump's bold warning raises explosive questions about Tesla CEO's futureThe first trailer for The Running Man is here, and it shows Glen Powell in a more faithful adaptation of the Stephen King novel than Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 sci-fi classic. The film takes place in the near-future, in which contestants must spend 30 days surviving being hunted by deadly assassins for a chance at an ever-growing cash prize, all while the proceedings are broadcast on TV. Powell stars as a father attempting to help his daughter. 'I have never worked harder on a movie in my life,' said Powell at CinemaCon in April, where he debuted the first footage from the film, which has has a Nov. 7 release date from Paramount. Wright wrote the script with Michael Bacall, basing the work off of King's 1982 novel that has been praised for predicting the rise of reality TV culture, albeit taking it to the extreme. ALSO READ: Canada Day 2025: Are schools, banks, grocery stores open on July 1? Check full list here The cast also includes William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin. Simon Kinberg, Nira Park and Wright produce the book was previously adapted into the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie of the same name, with Powell saying he's received Schwarzenegger's blessing for the new film, connecting with the action star through his son, Patrick Schwarzenegger. 'Arnold gave us his full blessing and we get to give Arnold a very specific, fun gift from the movie,' Powell previously said. According to the film's synopsis, the Runners 'must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show's charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite — and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.'
Khaleej Times
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Khaleej Times
Adria Arjona could be the next Wonder Woman, James Gunn hints
James Gunn, the chief of DC Studios, may have just dropped a major hint about the future of Wonder Woman in his revamped DC Universe. During a recent interview, the director of Guardians of the Galaxy teased that actor Adria Arjona could be a great fit for the iconic superhero role. Gunn, known for his work on blockbuster superhero films, shared his thoughts on Arjona, who recently starred in Hit Man. When discussing the actress, he lightheartedly responded to rumours surrounding his social media activity, revealing that he had followed Arjona on Instagram, which led many fans to speculate that she might be cast as Wonder Woman. "I follow Adria on Instagram, but everybody came out, 'He just followed her, that means she's Wonder Woman,'" Gunn explained. He added, "She'd be a great Wonder Woman, by the way," he was quoted as saying by Variety. Gunn clarified that his support for Arjona wasn't solely based on her social media presence but was rooted in a long-standing professional relationship. "She was in a movie that I made seven years ago," he recalled, adding, "We've been friends and have known each other since that time," he said. "I followed her then, I didn't just follow her." While Gunn's statement sparked speculation about Arjona's involvement in the DC Universe, he didn't confirm anything outright. However, the remark suggests that Gunn has been considering the actress for some time, making her a potential candidate for the role of Wonder Woman in the future. Earlier this year, Gunn shared insights about his plans for Wonder Woman during an interview. He revealed that a new Wonder Woman movie is currently being written, which will be a key part of the revamped DC Universe. Gunn also announced that a series focused on the Amazonian heroine's homeland, Themyscira, is in development for HBO, Variety reported. While the TV series is progressing slowly, he assured fans that it was moving forward. In addition to Wonder Woman's solo projects, Gunn's expansive DC slate includes other major releases. His Superman film, starring David Corenswet as the iconic superhero, is slated for release in July 2025. Another exciting project, Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow, will hit theatres in June 2026, with Craig Gillespie at the helm. The DC Universe is not just limited to Wonder Woman and Superman. Gunn and his team are working on several highly anticipated films. One of the most unique projects in the pipeline is Clayface, a horror-themed origin story of one of Batman's most notorious villains. Directed by James Watkins with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, Clayface is expected to bring a fresh take to the DC villain landscape when it arrives in September 2026.
Mint
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Mint
James Gunn hints Adria Arjona could be the next Wonder Woman in DC Universe
Washington [US], July 1 (ANI): James Gunn, the head of DC Studios, may have just dropped a major hint about the future of Wonder Woman in his revamped DC Universe. According to Variety, during a recent interview, the director of 'Guardians of the Galaxy' teased that actress Adria Arjona could be a great fit for the iconic superhero role. Gunn, known for his work on blockbuster superhero films, shared his thoughts on Arjona, who recently starred in 'Hit Man'. When discussing the actress, he lightheartedly responded to rumours surrounding his social media activity, revealing that he had followed Arjona on Instagram, which led many fans to speculate that she might be cast as Wonder Woman. "I follow Adria on Instagram, but everybody came out, 'He just followed her, that means she's Wonder Woman,'" Gunn explained. He added, "She'd be a great Wonder Woman, by the way," as quoted by Variety. Gunn clarified that his support for Arjona wasn't solely based on her social media presence but was rooted in a long-standing professional relationship. "She was in a movie that I made seven years ago," he recalled, adding, "We've been friends and have known each other since that time. I followed her then, I didn't just follow her," as quoted by Variety. While Gunn's statement sparked speculation about Arjona's involvement in the DC Universe, he didn't confirm anything outright. However, the remark suggests that Gunn has been considering the actress for some time, making her a potential candidate for the role of Wonder Woman in the future. Earlier this year, Gunn shared insights about his plans for Wonder Woman during an interview. He revealed that a new Wonder Woman movie is currently being written, which will be a key part of the revamped DC Universe. Gunn also announced that a series focused on the Amazonian heroine's homeland, Themyscira, is in development for HBO, as per Variety. While the TV series is progressing slowly, he assured fans that it was moving forward. In addition to Wonder Woman's solo projects, Gunn's expansive DC slate includes other major releases. His 'Superman' film, starring David Corenswet as the iconic superhero, is slated for release in July 2025. Another exciting project, 'Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow', will hit theatres in June 2026, with Craig Gillespie at the helm. The DC Universe is not just limited to 'Wonder Woman' and 'Superman'. Gunn and his team are working on several highly anticipated films. One of the most unique projects in the pipeline is 'Clayface', a horror-themed origin story of one of Batman's most notorious villains. Directed by James Watkins with a screenplay by Mike Flanagan and Hossein Amini, 'Clayface' is expected to bring a fresh take to the DC villain landscape when it arrives in September 2026. (ANI)
