The hunt is on and the cameras are rolling. Paramount has released a behind-the-scenes look at The Running Man with a new featurette titled “Behind the Action,” giving fans a glimpse into the stunt work, intensity, and raw energy that powers director Edgar Wright’s take on the dystopian thriller.
Inside the Action with Glen Powell
Glen Powell steps into the brutal world of The Running Man as Ben Richards, a working-class father who volunteers for a deadly reality competition in a desperate bid to save his daughter. In the featurette, Powell shares how physically demanding the role was and how the stunt team pushed him to deliver edge-of-your-seat sequences grounded in realism.
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Director Edgar Wright and co-writer Michael Bacall have crafted a version of the story that blends visceral action with biting social commentary. The cast and crew tease a non-stop chase that blends practical effects, large-scale set pieces, and gritty performances that reflect the psychological toll of being hunted on live TV.
A Future Where Violence Is Prime-Time
Based on the novel by Stephen King, The Running Man envisions a world where the most-watched show on TV is a fight for survival. Contestants known as Runners must evade heavily armed Hunters for 30 days in exchange for rising cash rewards. The show is designed to satisfy a bloodthirsty audience while reinforcing a corrupt power structure.
Josh Brolin stars as Dan Killian, the show’s producer who masks ruthlessness with charm. The supporting cast includes Colman Domingo, Emilia Jones, Lee Pace, Daniel Ezra, Michael Cera, William H. Macy, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, and Katy O’Brian.
The Running Man Legacy Reimagined
Wright brings his signature kinetic style to The Running Man, balancing spectacle with satire. This is not just a remake; it’s a reinvention that retools the classic with contemporary urgency. From shaky alliances to ruthless game dynamics, the film explores fame, exploitation, and resistance.
The Running Man is a Kinberg Genre / Complete Fiction production, in association with Domain Entertainment. It was produced by Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, and Edgar Wright. Executive producers include George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, and Andrew Lary.
The Running Man opens in theaters, Dolby Cinema, 4DX, Premium Large Format, and IMAX on November 14, 2025.
About The Running Man
EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary
PRODUCED BY Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.
BASED ON THE NOVEL BY Stephen King
SCREENPLAY BY Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright
DIRECTED BY Edgar Wright
CAST Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin
SYNOPSIS
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 (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.
Are you ready to run? Who are you betting on to survive? Would you watch this show if it were real? Drop your thoughts below or @me with your hot take.
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