It appears that Edgar Wright’s next film is actually going to be a remake of “The Running Man.” We already know that Glen Powell is going to star in the movie, but now we know who might be playing the game next to him.
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According to THR, actor Katy O’Brian has signed on to star opposite Glen Powell in Edgar Wright’s upcoming sci-fi film, “The Running Man.” For those unfamiliar with Stephen King’s original story or the ‘80s film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger, “The Running Man” takes place in a future where entertainment has gotten deadly, as people compete on a deadly game show. In the film, both Powell and O’Brian are expected to play contestants on the game show.
O’Brian is having a hell of a 2024. She started the year with the successful Sundance premiere of the crime thriller, “Love Lies Bleeding.” That film serves as the breakout for O’Brian, who previously only worked in supporting roles, such as in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania.” Also this year, she’s shown up in the box office hit, “Twisters,” and O’Brian has signed on to co-star in the next ‘Mission: Impossible’ film.
As mentioned, “The Running Man” is set to be directed by Wright, who co-wrote the script alongside Michael Bacall. Filming is expected to begin soon.
Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” is scheduled to arrive in theaters on November 21, 2025.