Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' Starring Glen Powell Begins Filming in UK

Edgar Wright's latest film, a science fiction action thriller titled 'The Running Man', has begun filming in the United Kingdom.

The film stars Glen Powell as Ben Richards, a man who is falsely accused of a crime and must compete in a televised deathmatch game in order to win his freedom.

The film is based on the 1982 novel of the same name by Stephen King, which was previously adapted into a 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Wright's adaptation is said to be a more faithful adaptation of the novel, and will feature a more complex and nuanced protagonist than the Schwarzenegger film.

Powell is best known for his roles in films such as 'Top Gun: Maverick' and 'Hidden Figures'.

He is joined in the cast by Taylor-Joy, who recently starred in the Netflix series 'The Queen's Gambit'.

Wright is a renowned director known for his stylish and inventive films, such as 'Shaun of the Dead', 'Hot Fuzz', and 'Baby Driver'.

'The Running Man' is one of the most anticipated films of 2024, and is sure to be a hit with fans of Wright's previous work.

The film is scheduled to be released in theaters on May 24, 2024.