Arnold Schwarzenegger's Excitement for Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' Remake
Arnold Schwarzenegger is enthusiastic about the new remake of The Running Man, directed by Edgar Wright. Glen Powell, who stars in the film, shared insights on Schwarzenegger’s passion for revisiting this classic story.
Glen Powell's Insights on Schwarzenegger's Passion
Powell revealed that Schwarzenegger regards The Running Man as the only movie he would choose to return to. The original 1987 movie was made under chaotic conditions, with limited resources and a troubled production that even saw a director quitting.
Differences from the Original 1987 Film
- Schwarzenegger’s original role was a hero in spandex, which differed from the darker character envisioned by Stephen King.
- The original movie did not faithfully adhere to King's dystopian vision and tone.
The New Adaptation's Faithfulness to Stephen King's Vision
Powell expressed excitement that the new adaptation properly captures King's darker, dystopian narrative, something the 1987 film missed.
"The Running Man is the one and only movie I’d want to jump back into."
"Though The Running Man has etched its name in the hearts of sci-fi lovers, it didn’t exactly win awards for sticking to the source material."
Summary
The new version of The Running Man excites Schwarzenegger, as it promises a closer adaptation to Stephen King's original dark vision, correcting the flaws of the chaotic 1987 production.
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