Glen Powell Confronts Rigged Game, Deadly obstacles in New ‘The Running Man’ Clip
A newly released trailer clip reveals actor glen Powell’s character in The Running Man discovering the perilous reality of a televised death match and seeking help from unlikely allies. Powell portrays Ben, a contestant forced to fight for his life in a brutal game show, and the footage showcases increasingly risky action sequences alongside his growing suspicion that the competition is deliberately stacked against him.
The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright and arriving in theaters November 14, is a reimagining of the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.This updated version features a star-studded cast including Josh Brolin, William H.Macy, Michael Cera, and Colman Domingo, and explores themes of media manipulation and survival in a dystopian future. The film’s relevance is heightened by contemporary concerns surrounding reality television and the exploitation of individuals for entertainment.
The clip highlights ben’s desperate search for assistance, leading him to William H. Macy’s character, who provides a false identity but refuses to supply weaponry. He also encounters Michael Cera’s character, who cryptically explains the audience’s motivation for supporting Ben: “You know why they cheered for you down there? If you can survive against those goons, so can they.”
Alongside powell, Macy, and Cera, the film stars Colman Domingo as the show’s flamboyant host and Josh Brolin as the manipulative producer. Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, Emilia Jones, Katy O’Brian, and martin Herlihy also feature in the cast. The original Running Man film, directed by Paul Michael Glaser, also included notable appearances from Mick Fleetwood and Dweezil Zappa.