Here Are The Running Man Remake Set Photos And Their Breakdown

The Running Man Remake: First Look!

With one image, people on the internet are already filled with different reactions for the upcoming remake of The Running Man. Those who are curious about the film's production can take a look at the online leaked photos from the set that revealed the setting and the main characters' appearance.

Production for the remake is currently underway, with Edgar Wright directing and Ryan Reynolds starring as Ben Richards, the main protagonist. Based on the images released, the film is said to be a more faithful adaptation of the 1982 novel by Stephen King.

A Look at The Set

The set photos offer a glimpse into the film's production design, which appears to be recreating the dystopian world of the novel and the 1987 film adaptation. One photo shows Reynolds standing in front of a large video screen that reads "The Running Man," while another shows him running through a futuristic cityscape.

The costumes also appear to be faithful to the original film, with Reynolds wearing a black leather jacket and jeans and carrying a gun. Also revealed from the leaked set photos are the looks for the other main characters such as Captain Freedom and Harold Weiss.

Reactions and Expectations

The first look at The Running Man remake has been met with mixed reactions from fans of the original film. Some are excited to see a new take on the classic story, while others are concerned that the remake will not live up to the original film.

The Running Man is a 1982 dystopian novel by Stephen King, originally published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. The plot follows Ben Richards, a man who is falsely accused of murdering his wife and sent to participate in a televised game show in order to escape a prison. The book has been adapted into two films, a 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and a 2017 television series.