Arnold Schwarzeneggers 1987 action filmThe Running Manis based on a 1982 Stephen King story, but only loosely.
Ive been anEdgar Wright fanmy whole life, Powell toldUSA Today.
And talking to him about Running Man, whats been really incredible is his take on it.
Stars of The Running Man, Arnold Schwarzenegger and Glen Powell.Image: Sony/Paramount
Its very much not the original Schwarzenegger flick, its much more grounded in the Stephen King version.
Kings version of The Running Man is much bigger that the original film.
Kings main character isnt framed like in the movie.
Hes just a guy who needs money.
And the competition doesnt take place with a live studio audience in some large, undefined arena.
And, if the Wright version will be more like that, its intriguing and encouraging.
And while the King inspiration level may be different, another element probably wont be.
you’re able to almost guarantee Wrights film will also have his star hunted by deadly assassins.
I feel like J.J. Watt wants an acting career, Powell said of the retired NFL defender.
I havent thought about who I want to face off with.
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