This year 2025 has been a prolific year for Stephen King, with several adaptations of his stories released on the big and small screens, six films and two series, and a new book scheduled for release in May.
On TV, there are “IT: Welcome to Derry” and “The Institute,” as well as “The Monkey,” “The Long Walk,” “The Life of Chuck,” and the latest film, “The Running Man,” which will be released in theaters in Spain on November 21st this year. Glen Powell As the main character.
What is Stephen King’s latest film “Running Man” now in theaters?
“Running Man” is Stephen King’s latest work currently in theaters, and is an adaptation of the novel “The Fugitive,” which is based on a reality show in which the main character participates to save his daughter’s life and gives her life. Glen Powell.
So, the synopsis of this movie is as follows ben richardsa working-class man with a sick daughter is forced to appear on a dangerous reality show to raise money for her treatment, but his chances of survival are minimal.
‘Running Man’ is a dream come true for a British director edgar wrighthe has already posted on social networks, remake From 1987’s “Persecution” in which he starred. arnold schwarzenegger. A new challenge in his filmography following “Baby Driver” and “Last Night in Soho.”
Stephen King hated the ’80s movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger
The 2025 movie “Running Man” became a reality thanks to the influence of Stephen King, who published the original novel in 1982 under a different name. Richard Bachmanwere unsatisfied with the 1980s adaptation and wanted a version that was more faithful to the book.
In fact, just as he was dissatisfied with The Shining, one of his most acclaimed adaptations, he disliked Persecution for its lack of faithfulness to the real story, and while it was praised by critics and the public, it failed to convince the author, who claimed to have felt “betrayed” by his actions. stanley kubrick.
In fact, Wright’s latest adaptation approaches political themes such as extreme poverty and pollution, as well as more extreme violence, and also counts on the support of: arnold schwarzeneggerfirst starred in the film.
Through his son Patrick Schwarzenegger, Glen Powell He said in an interview that he got the approval and that’s the way it is. arnold schwarzenegger He commented that the new version could surpass his film thanks to the visual effects, and admitted that his film could have been better.
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