A new image for Glen Powell’sThe Running Manhas been unveiled. Based on Stephen King’s survival thriller of the same name, the upcoming movie adaptation sees Powell in aSquid Game-like plot, wherehe plays an ordinary man who enters a deadly televised gameto win money to save his family.
Slated to arrive in theaters on November 7,The Running Manis helmedbyBaby Driverdirector Edgar Wright.Joining Powell in the cast are Lee Pace as Evan McCone, Josh Brolin as Dan Killian, Michael Cera as Elton, Katy O’Brian as Laughlin, Colman Domingo as Bobby Thompson, and many others.
Now,Empirehas unveiled a new image from the movie, featuring Powell seemingly training for the competition. The actor can be seenrunning in front of a screen in a white suit, as opposed to the hooded jacket he wears in the game, which was previously featured in the official trailer. Check out the first-look photo below:
In the interview, Powell also talked about his role and what makes Ben Richards so compelling.He admitted that he identified with the role better, especially with Richards being an everyday guy, just trying to stay alive for his family. Read his comments below:
I just don’t identify with people with superpowers for the most part. I like the ordinary guy against extraordinary odds. The entire world is hunting this man, trying to kill him. Can he survive? Can he save his family? That’s a great, simple story.
What This Means For The Running Man
The Running Man’s First Image Teases A Pre-Game Test Phase
Powell was previously offered anundisclosed role inJurassic World Rebirth, but he turned it down and starred in the newRunning Maninstead. Powell’s breakdown of Ben Richards helps shed more light on why the actor turned down theJurassic Parkreboot movie.He’s currently more invested in relatable circumstances, such as a man fighting for his family rather than facing dinosaurs.
The new image, which features Richards in a standard white suit, seems to tease another part of the movie. WhileThe Running Man’s first trailersees him trying to survive endless attacks while wearing a casual-looking hooded jacket, the new image shows him running on what looks like a treadmill.
In the novel, Richards didn’t receive any training before entering the game. However, he didgo through a testing phase for his physical and mental ability to determine his suitability for the show. The new image likely gives a first look at that phase.
Our Take On Glen Powell’s Role In The Running Man 2025
Glen Powell Can Shine In The Running Man
Through its previously released trailer, the latest big-screen adaptation ofThe Running Manpromiseshumor, intense action, and heart. The new image further sees Powell in good physical shape, optimistic and a little nervous, against a dystopian backdrop.
The movie combineselements ofThe Hunger GamesandSquid Game, along with Powell’s unique star power. His passion for the role suggests he’s a great fit for the role of Ben Richards. Even more excitingly,The Running Mansounds like the project he really wanted to be in. It also has the potential to be very successful at the box office.
