Edgar Wright promises an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man that will be more faithful to the book, while also delivering a “couple of nods to the 1980s film.”

The writer-director spoke about the adaptation process and what fans can expect from the Paramount Pictures film, releasing in theaters on Nov. 14, while joined on the Empire Stage at New York Comic Con by stars Glen Powell and Lee Pace. Ahead of a trailer drop, which is below, and following a special message and introduction from fellow star Colman Domingo, Wright addressed a 2017 tweet about his desire to do the adaptation, pointing to reading Stephen King’s The Running Man when he was a teen.

Edgar Wright promises an adaptation of Stephen King’s The Running Man that will be more faithful to the book, whi

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