The impressive cast of Edgar Wright’sThe Running Manremake 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 Manwas already adaptedinto 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,Deadlinereports that Wright’sThe Running Manremake has found a new cast member.Civil WarstarKarl Glusman has joined the already impressive cast, which includesTop Gun: Maverick’sbreakout star Glen Powell, who will play the lead role of Ben Richards, andAll Americanstar 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 ManIs Grabbing Many Rising Stars
This casting announcementpresses on withThe Running Manremake’s trend of casting up-and-coming talent. This is heavily apparent and started with thecasting of Powell, who was fresh off of his success withTop Gun: Maverickand went on to star in other hits likeAnyone But You, Hit Man,andTwisters.This trend of casting promising talent continued with Katy O’Brian, who also starred inTwisters, and saw success with a captivating performance inLove Lies Bleeding.This also extends toAll Americanstar Ezra.
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Now, with the casting of Glusman,it’s clear thatThe Running Manremake 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’sNeon Demon, Tom Ford’sNocturnal Animals, and Alex Garland’sCivil WarandDevs.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’sThe Running Manremake 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 forThe Running Manremake, I’m excited to see who else Wright adds to the already impressive cast.
The Running Man
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The Running Man centers on a man participating in a perilous game show where contestants evade deadly “Hunters” in a global pursuit.
