Lee Pace Cast in Edgar Wright's The Running Man

Lee Pace has joined Glen Powell and Josh Brolin in the cast of Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel, The Running Man, where he will portray the main antagonist, a brutal chief hunter tasked with tracking Powell's character, Ben Richards. The film promises to deliver a fresh perspective on the dystopian themes of the original story, which critiques media influence and societal violence through a deadly game show format. Production is set to begin early next year in London, with a release date of November 21, 2025. Wright, known for his distinctive style, aims for a more faithful adaptation than the 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. The casting of Pace, along with Brolin and O'Brian, adds significant star power to the project, which is expected to blend action with dark satire. The film's narrative is set against a backdrop of a totalitarian regime where contestants fight for survival under violent conditions.