“We’re really breaking out the heavy artillery, the big explosions,” Glen Powell says in the new “Behind the Action” featurette for his upcoming movie, The Running Man, opening only in cinemas November 12. “Hopefully I’ll make the stunts look cool. This is going to be fun.”

Watch the “Behind the Action” Featurette Here:

The Story: A Game of Survival in a Society Obsessed with Spectacle

Directed by Edgar Wright (Baby Driver, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, Shaun of the Dead), The Running Man is set in a near-future world where the highest-rated television show is a brutal contest called The Running Man. Contestants, known as Runners, must evade professional assassins for 30 days to win a growing cash prize. Every second of their lives is televised, with the bloodthirsty public tuning in for entertainment.

Glen Powell stars as Ben Richards, a working-class father who joins the deadly competition as a last resort to afford treatment for his sick daughter. But what starts as desperation becomes defiance. As Ben navigates explosive encounters and intense showdowns, his grit and instincts earn him an unexpected fan base. Now a threat to the very system that created the show, Ben must survive not just the Hunters—but a society obsessed with watching him fall.

Josh Brolin co-stars as the show’s cunning producer Dan Killian, joined by a stellar cast including Colman Domingo, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, and Katy O’Brian.

Behind the Stunts and Training: Powell Pushes the Limits

The film’s action-packed momentum is matched only by Glen Powell’s physical preparation. As seen in the “Behind the Training” featurette, Powell endured intense stunt rehearsals and tactical conditioning to bring Ben Richards to life. Every chase, crash, and confrontation was designed with practical effects and real-world intensity.

Tom Cruise, Powell’s Top Gun: Maverick co-star, even offered advice during prep: “You don’t look as cool as you think,” Cruise warned about on-screen running—a tip Powell took to heart.

Director Edgar Wright’s adaptation stays closer to Stephen King’s original novel than the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger version. The result is a darker, grittier film that blends fast-paced spectacle with a chilling social critique of media and mass entertainment.

See How Glen Powell Trained for the Role:

Production Notes and Cinematic Scale

Principal photography began in November 2024 in the United Kingdom, including high-profile location shoots such as Wembley Stadium. Filming wrapped in March 2025, with early footage screened at CinemaCon showcasing large-scale set pieces and relentless action.

Wright’s signature kinetic style is on full display—explosions, immersive chases, and tension-filled moments shot with precision. The production team brought together top-tier talent behind the scenes to ensure every sequence delivered both visually and emotionally.

Release Details and Full Credits

Only in cinemas beginning November 12, 2025.

Paramount Pictures presents
In association with Domain Entertainment
A Kinberg Genre / Complete Fiction Production
An Edgar Wright Film

“THE RUNNING MAN”

Executive Producers
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

Starring
Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian

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