The trailer for the new adaptation of "The Running Man" has been released

This work by King was already adapted for screen in 1987. Let's find out how the new version will differ.

Let's start with the fact that Edgar Wright is directing the new "The Running Man" – a filmmaker well-known for "Scott Pilgrim vs. The World" and "Baby Driver," meaning we're talking about a director who knows quality action inside and out.
Arnold Schwarzenegger in the original "The Running Man"
"The Running Man" gets a remake, but this time without Schwarzenegger
Stephen King's novel "The Running Man" is set in 2019. The United States is in deep economic crisis, with totalitarianism and decay ruling the country. To release social tension, authorities stage reality shows where participants become fugitives. They're hunted everywhere, and it's all broadcast on TV. People join the show hoping to win huge cash prizes.

The novel was already adapted in 1987, with Arnold Schwarzenegger in the lead role. The film turned out decent, but it was miles away from the cyberpunk dystopia that King had crafted. The zoomboola.com editorial team wants to note that this new adaptation, starring , clearly feels much closer to the original in tone. At the same time, plenty in the trailer suggests the film will pack serious dark humor – something that wasn't present in King's dead-serious novel. The movie hits theaters in November.
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