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Glen Powell Role Running Man Plot Live Events Creative Team Cast Running Man Trailer Release Date and Production FAQs (You can now subscribe to our (You can now subscribe to our Economic Times WhatsApp channel A new version of The Running Man is coming to theaters. The film, directed by Edgar Wright , will star Glen Powell in the lead role. The movie is based on the novel by Stephen King and the 1987 film that featured Arnold Powell plays Ben Richards, a man living in a future where people watch a violent game show. Contestants, known as runners, try to survive while being hunted by killers. These events are broadcast daily. The longer a contestant survives, the more money they earn. Powell's character enters the game to help his sick story is set in a world where people enjoy watching others try to escape death. Each day of survival brings higher cash rewards. Ben Richards agrees to join the show after being approached by the show's producer, Dan Killian. Killian is played by Josh Brolin. Richards joins as a last option, hoping to secure treatment for his first, Richards is just another contestant. But he quickly becomes a fan favorite. His quick thinking and refusal to give up attract attention. As more people begin to support him, the system behind the show starts to see him as a problem. The audience loves him, but the producers do Wright directs the film after working on Last Night in Soho. His style often includes fast-paced scenes and strong visual elements. Wright also co-wrote the script with Michael Bacall. Bacall has worked on films like 21 Jump Street and Scott Pilgrim vs. The movie includes several other actors in important roles. Colman Domingo plays Bobby Thompson, the host of the show. Katy O'Brian appears as another contestant. Josh Brolin, in addition to playing the producer, is central to the story's conflict. Lee Pace plays Evan McCone, one of the hunters trying to stop Ben. Michael Cera plays Bradley, a rebel who supports Ben during the is the Running Man is set to be released in theaters on November 7. The film is being distributed by Paramount Pictures. The combination of a known story, a popular director, and a strong cast is expected to draw is about a man who joins a deadly game show to win money for his sick daughter while being hunted on live Wright is directing the film and co-wrote the script with screenwriter Michael Bacall.