The Batmanactor joins Glen Powell in Edgar Wright’s adaptation ofThe Running Man. Stephen King’s 1982 novel, which was originally published under the pen name Richard Bachman and adapted into the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, follows a man who competes in a dangerous game show in which contestants are pursued by professional killers. ARunning Manremakeis now on the way, directed by Edgar Wright, with a cast that already includes Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Karl Glusman, Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, and Lee Pace.
Now, the cast is continuing to grow with the addition of an actor fromThe Batman. According toDeadline,Jayme Lawson is the latest to join the cast of Edgar Wright’s adaptation ofThe Running Man. She will play the key role of Sheila, the wife of Glen Powell’s character, Ben.
What Jayme Lawson’s Casting As Sheila Means For The Running Man Remake
The Casting Highlights One Key Element Of The Story
Jayme Lawson’s casting as Sheila, a character that was not included in the 1987 film adaptation, highlights how Edgar Wright’s remake is maintaining one key element of Stephen King’s story.In the book, Ben and Sheila’s daughter, Cathy, is critically ill and requires medication, which is what drives him to volunteer to take part in the deadly game show. If he manages to survive, Ben will win a cash reward that could rescue his family from their harsh living conditions.
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Lawson previously starred inThe Batmanas Bella Reál, a mayoral candidate in Gotham City who, according to director Matt Reeves, represents hope. Similarly,Lawson’s Sheila inThe Running Manremake will not be a central character, though she will play an important symbolic purpose, playing a significant role in shaping Ben’s motivations and character arc. BeforeThe Batman, Lawson starred inThe Woman Kingand as Michelle Obama in Showtime’sThe First Lady.
Our Take On Jayme Lawson’s Casting As Sheila In The Running Man Remake
It Should Add Emotional Depth To The Story
Jayme Lawson’s casting as Sheila inThe Running Manremake ensures that, unlike the 1987 adaptation, it should add some emotional depth to the story. The presence of Sheila who, in the book, resorts to prostitution to bring in money for the family, emphasizes the personal stakes for Ben. By including the important character of Sheila, Edgar Wright’s remake ofThe Running Manshould maintain the heart of Stephen King’s original novel, whereBen’s fight isn’t just for survival, but for his family.
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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.
