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Edgar Wright has adapted Stephen King’s short story “The Running Man” into a full-length movie, and Paramount Pictures has premiered the trailer for latest film. The new take is said to be more similar to the original book than the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger-directed movie that was more focused on sci-fi.

Here’s the synopsis : In a near-future society, The Running Man is the top-rated show on television—a deadly competition where contestants, known as Runners, must survive 30 days while being hunted by professional assassins, with every move broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and each day bringing a greater cash reward. Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is convinced by the show’s charming but ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the game as a last resort. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite—and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall. But Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite – and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.

The film also stars Colman Domingo who plays the show’s host, and the main villain in the prior film but is a supporting turn this time out. Also starring are Michael Cera, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace, William H. Macy, Sean Hayes, Jayme LAwson, Karl Glusman, Sandra Dickinson, and Emilia Jones.

The film is executive  produced by George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary and produced by Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, Edgar Wright. Screenplay was written by Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright, based on the novel by Stephen King.. “The Running Man” hits cinemas on November 7th.