November 16th 2024.
The year was 1987, and Arnold Schwarzenegger was the star of the hit dystopian action flick, The Running Man. But now, over three decades later, the movie is getting a new lease on life with a reboot in the works. And to take on the iconic role of police helicopter pilot Ben Richards, none other than Glen Powell has been chosen.
Production for the remake has already begun in London, and new photos have emerged of Glen running through the deserted streets of the city. Sweat glistening on his brow, he was seen sporting a dark hoodie, beige trousers, and a dark tan jacket with red trainers. Joining him in this revival are Karl Glusman, Katy O’Brian, and Daniel Ezra, with Edgar Wright at the helm as director.
The release date for this highly anticipated remake is set for November 21, 2025 – the same year that the original novel by Stephen King was set in. Speaking of the novel, it was actually published in 1982 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. And in 1987, Paul Michael Glaser directed the first adaptation of the story, with Arnold Schwarzenegger taking on the lead role alongside Richard Dawson, Maria Conchita Alonso, Jim Brown, and Yaphet Kotto.
Reception for the original film was mixed, with critics giving it a 67% rating on Rotten Tomatoes, compared to a 61% audience rating. Some praised it as a thrilling and mindless adventure, while others suggested watching professional wrestling instead. But now, all eyes will be on Glen Powell to see if he can live up to Arnie's performance.
The Scream Queens favorite has been steadily making a name for himself in Hollywood, with roles in Twisters, Set It Up, Hit Man, and the highly anticipated Top Gun: Maverick alongside Tom Cruise. Speaking of Tom Cruise, there has been speculation that Glen could potentially take over the Mission: Impossible franchise, but he confessed that his mom would never allow it. In his words, "That's the worst gig in town, everybody knows that. That's a death trap."
So mark your calendars, because The Running Man will be hitting theaters on November 21, 2025. And if you have any juicy celebrity stories, be sure to contact our entertainment team – we'd love to hear from you.
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