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Edgar Wright’s THE RUNNING MAN Trailer Is Here And Its So Much Fun! – Stars Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, And Colman Domingo
Paramount Pictures has dropped the first trailer for director Edgar Wright’s THE RUNNING MAN.
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.
The cast includes Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin.
“Welcome To The Running Man!!” This looks so GOOD!! People want fun movies and this definitely looks FUN.
THE RUNNING MAN is based on the Novel by Stephen King.
The original 1987 movie is celebrated for its cheesy 80s action, memorable characters, and surprisingly relevant themes, making it a cult classic that continues to be discussed and analyzed. This version starred Ben Richards (Arnold Schwarzenegger) as a helicopter pilot framed as the “Butcher of Bakersfield” after refusing to fire on unarmed civilians during a food riot. He becomes the reluctant star of “The Running Man.” His signature one-liners and physical prowess are on full display; Damon Killian (Richard Dawson) as the ruthless and charismatic host of “The Running Man,” expertly played by Dawson (known for “Family Feud”). Killian embodies the manipulative and power-hungry nature of the media in this dystopian society. He’s a highlight, often stealing scenes with his smarmy charm and Amber Mendez (Maria Conchita Alonso) as an ICS (the state broadcaster) employee who initially believes Richards is guilty but eventually uncovers the truth and joins his fight.
But the best thing about the film were the villains. The Stalkers were colorful array of themed assassins providing memorable and often over-the-top challenges for Richards, including:
- Subzero (Professor Toru Tanaka): A hockey-themed killer.
- Buzzsaw (Gus Rethwisch): A chainsaw-wielding biker.
- Dynamo (Erland van Lidth): An opera-singing, electrically charged stalker.
- Fireball (Jim Brown): A flamethrower-wielding stalker.
- Captain Freedom (Jesse Ventura): A former stalker who refuses to fight Richards dishonorably.
Some of the more memorable scenes were the Introduction to “The Running Man” show: The bombastic and spectacle-driven opening of the game show, with dancers, a cheering crowd, and Killian’s grand pronouncements, sets the tone for the brutal entertainment; Richards vs. the Stalkers: The various confrontations with the unique stalkers, often ending with Schwarzenegger delivering a classic one-liner after dispatching them. Highlights include the fight with Buzzsaw where Richards famously says, “He had to split.”; The “winners” reveal: The shocking discovery by Amber that the supposed past “winners” of The Running Man were actually murdered, exposing the show’s complete deception and The Resistance: Richards’ eventual alliance with the underground resistance movement, led by Mic (Mick Fleetwood), who work to expose the government’s lies. And finally The climactic confrontation andRichards’ final showdown with Killian, which sees Killian forced into a rocket sled and launched into the game zone, meeting a fiery end.
See THE RUNNING MAN on November 7.
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