Get ready for a heart-pounding return to a chilling near-future as Glen Powell takes on the iconic role of Ben Richards in a new adaptation of The Running Man. This highly anticipated film plunges viewers into a society obsessed with a deadly televised competition, where survival is the ultimate prize and every move is broadcast to a ravenous public.
In this high-stakes game, contestants known as Runners must evade professional assassins for 30 days, with each passing day increasing their cash reward. The stakes couldn’t be higher for Ben Richards, a working-class man driven by a desperate need to save his sick daughter. Convinced by the show’s charismatic yet ruthless producer, Dan Killian (portrayed by Josh Brolin), Ben enters The Running Man as a last resort, hoping to secure the funds his daughter so desperately needs.
However, Ben is no ordinary contestant. His defiance, sharp instincts, and sheer grit quickly transform him into an unexpected fan favorite, turning the tables on the show’s carefully orchestrated system. As Ben’s popularity soars, so does the danger, forcing him to outwit not only the relentless Hunters but also a nation addicted to watching him fall.
This thrilling new take on The Running Man boasts an impressive ensemble cast alongside Powell and Brolin, including William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, and Colman Domingo.
Behind the scenes, the film is in capable hands with producers 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, promising a compelling and action-packed cinematic experience.
Prepare to be on the edge of your seat as Ben Richards fights for his life and challenges an entire system in this gripping revival of The Running Man.
