Stephen King Reacts to The Running Man Remake
Stephen King has expressed his approval of Edgar Wright’s upcoming remake of The Running Man, starring Glen Powell. The film is based on King’s 1982 novel, originally published under his pen name Richard Bachman.
King’s Opinion on the New Adaptation
King praised Wright’s rendition for keeping the spirit of the book while introducing fresh elements. In a recent Variety interview, Wright shared that he contacted King before the New York Comic-Con panel to reveal the author’s reaction.
"It’s faithful enough to the book to keep the fans happy, but different enough to make it exciting for me."
King’s View on the 1987 Movie
Unlike the remake, King was disappointed by the original 1987 film starring Arnold Schwarzenegger. Although many adaptations of his work have been made, that version did not meet his expectations.
Details on The Running Man
- Original novel by Stephen King (as Richard Bachman), 1982
- 1987 film starred Arnold Schwarzenegger
- Upcoming remake directed by Edgar Wright, starring Glen Powell
- New film features a different ending from the book
Summary
Stephen King supports Edgar Wright’s remake of The Running Man, appreciating its fresh approach while noting it remains faithful to his novel, unlike the 1987 adaptation.