‘Top Gun Maverick’ star Glen Powell to feature in remake of Arnold Schwarzenegger’s 1987 film The Running Man

American rising star Glen Powell, who is known for his role as the charming pilot in "Top Gun: Maverick," is set to take on a new challenge. The actor has confirmed that he has been cast in the remake of the 1987 sci-fi thriller "The Running Man," in which Arnold Schwarzenegger played the main role of Captain Ben Richards.

The upcoming remake will bring a new perspective on the classic film, while still honoring the original.

In his latest interview with IndieWire, Glen Powell revealed:

"I’m going to be shooting The Running Man in the fall. So I’m going to be in London.

"The world that Edgar’s developed on this thing is just outrageous. It’s so good. And really, we’re just both such big fans of the Stephen King book, and it’s going to be a great character.”

The announcement of the remake of the original film has excited old fans and new audiences alike. Considering the popularity of a figure like Glen Powell and the status of the original film, the bar has been set high. Many are curious to see how the new version will handle the story.

As the project progresses, more details about the cast, production, and release date are expected to be revealed to the public.

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The Running Man Synopsis

"The Running Man" is based on a novel written by Stephen King under his pen name Richard Bachman. The 1987 film was directed by Paul Michael Glaser.

The story is set in a future society where strict government controls everything - in short there's no freedom. In the film, Ben Richards is wrongfully accused and he needs to survive while being hunted by professional killers to clear his name.

The upcoming remake aims to modernize such themes to make them relevant to today's audiences.

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