US EditionGlen Powell Recalls the Most Terrifying Night of His Life Waiting for Stephen King
- Glen Powell described waiting for an email from Stephen King as one of the most nerve-wracking nights of his career before landing the lead role in Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man.
- Edgar Wright confirmed that King approved Powell's casting after watching his film Hitman, which added to Powell's anxiety during the wait.
- Wright promised a more faithful adaptation of Stephen King's The Running Man that would include elements reminiscent of the 1980s film and reflect modern reality shows.
- The film, set for release on November 14, 2026, showcases a world where characters face danger while blending intensity and humor according to Wright's vision.
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Glen Powell Recalls the Most Terrifying Night of His Life Waiting for Stephen King
Glen Powell says he spent one of the most nerve-wracking nights of his career waiting for an email from Stephen King. Speaking onstage at New York Comic Con, the actor revealed that before officially landing the lead in Edgar Wright's new adaptation of The Running Man, King himself had to approve his casting.
NYCC: Glen Powell and Edgar Wright Grace the Stage for ‘The Running Man’
It’s a great year to be a Stephen King fan. On Friday, Oct. 10 at New York Comic Con (NYCC), fans of the legendary author flooded the Empire Stage to hear from director Edgar Wright, Glen Powell, and Lee Pace to learn more about the upcoming adaptation of The Running Man. The Running Man was first published in 1982 by Stephen King under the pen name Richard Bachman and features the story of Ben Richards, a down-on-his-luck man who enters into …
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