Stephen King’s Running Man Remake Adds Civil War Star

The impressive cast of Edgar Wright’s The Running Man remake adds another up-and-coming talent. The film will be based on Stephen King’s dystopian novel, which was written under his pseudonym Richard Bachman, and will follow a cop who is falsely imprisoned and forced to gain his freedom by competing in a deadly game. The Running Man was already adapted into a movie in 1987 and starred Arnold Schwarzenegger but didn’t see success at the box office or approval from King, who wasn’t too enamored by the adaptation.

Now, Deadline reports that Wright’s The Running Man remake has found a new cast member. Civil War star Karl Glusman has joined the already impressive cast, which includes Top Gun: Maverick’s breakout star Glen Powell, who will play the lead role of Ben Richards, and All American star Daniel Ezra. Like Ezra’s casting, no other details regarding Glusman’s character have been released.

What This Means For The Running Man Remake

Running Man Is Grabbing Many Rising Stars

This casting announcement presses on with The Running Man remake’s trend of casting up-and-coming talent. This is heavily apparent and started with the casting of Powell, who was fresh off of his success with Top Gun: Maverick and went on to star in other hits like Anyone But You, Hit Man, and Twisters. This trend of casting promising talent continued with Katy O’Brian, who also starred in Twisters, and saw success with a captivating performance in Love Lies Bleeding. This also extends to All American star Ezra.

Now, with the casting of Glusman, it’s clear that The Running Man remake is aiming for promising actors with high potential. Glusman’s career choices reflect his knack for choosing talented directors, as he’s starred in Nic Winding Refn’s Neon Demon, Tom Ford’s Nocturnal Animals, and Alex Garland’s Civil War and Devs. With many hits in Wright’s filmography, Glusman has landed another collaboration with a revered director.

Our Take On Glusman’s The Running Man Casting

It’s Another Great Collaboration.

Glusman has worked with several talented filmmakers, and this recent casting announcement confirms that he’s found another impressive collaboration and that Wright’s The Running Man remake is seeking sought-after actors. While it’s not a leading role, Glusman’s working with Wright could lead to remarkable opportunities. As for future casting announcements for The Running Man remake, I’m excited to see who else Wright adds to the already impressive cast.

Source: Deadline