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Stephen King's 1982 sci-fi novel "The Running Man" was adapted into the 1987 action film of the same name, and is now set for another big-screen reimagining this year. This second adaptation, also titled "The Running Man," is directed by Edgar Wright, known for "Baby Driver." It's slated for a November 7 release this fall, and the first trailer and a teaser poster (pictured below) have just been unveiled.
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The film's screenplay was co-written by Wright and Michael Bacall, who previously collaborated with Wright on "Scott Pilgrim vs. the World." The star-studded cast includes Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Josh Brolin, Glen Powell, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Katy O'Brian, Sean Hayes, Jayme Lawson, and Colman Domingo.
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Official synopsis: In a near-future society, "The Running Man" is the highest-rated television program, a deadly competition where contestants, known as "runners," must survive for 30 days while being hunted by professional killers. Their every move is broadcast live to a bloodthirsty public, and the prize money increases daily. Working-class Ben Richards, desperate to save his critically ill daughter, is persuaded by the charismatic and ruthless "The Running Man" producer Dan Killian to join the game. However, Ben's defiance, instinct, and courage unexpectedly win him a massive fanbase, simultaneously posing a threat to the entire society. As ratings soar, so does the danger, and Ben must not only evade the killers but also overcome a nation obsessed with watching him fall.