Glen Powell may be on his way to becoming the biggest action star in the world, and is always a prime casting possibility for any action thriller. However, his upcoming movie, The Running Man , doubles as a Stephen King adaptation, which comes with its own set of rules. While Powell seemed like the perfect choice for the lead role, the King of Horror had to weigh in first.

The Running Man is based on Stephen King's 1982 novel and was previously adapted into a movie in 1987, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. It revolves around a televised competition where contestants called Runners go on the run for 30 days, pursued by professional assassins all over the world — and if they survive the month, they win a life-changing fortune.

Powell stars as Ben Richards , who is convinced to com

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