Glasgow stars in first trailer for The Running Man
Scottish fans were also excited to see Glasgow star as the backdrop for parts of the film, with various streets across the city having been closed for shooting, as they were given a sci-fi transformation.
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Scenes for the Paramount Pictures production, which is due out on November 21, were shot on several city centre streets in Glasgow, including Hope Street, Renfrew Street and St Vincent Street, in November last year.
Based on Stephen King's 1982 novel of the same name, The Running Man (1987) centres on Ben Richards, a falsely convicted policeman in dystopian America who gets his shot at freedom when he must forcibly participate in a TV game show where convicts must battle killers for their freedom.
Millions Hunt. One Runs. Everyone Watches. Watch the Official Trailer for The Running Man – Only in theatres November 7 pic.twitter.com/j8BNXHzZI8 — The Running Man Movie (@RunningManMovie) July 1, 2025
The 1987 version starred Arnold Schwarzenegger, but Top Gun: Maverick and Twisters star Powell has taken over the leading role with the reboot.
The trailer begins with Powell's character in Union Place off Gordon Street near Glasgow Central station, with other well recognisable locations such as the SEC Armadillo, The OVO Hydro, Cadogan Square and the Savoy Centre also appearing in the trailer.
Speaking about the reboot in 2023, director Edgar Wright, who is best known for cult classics like Hot Fuzz, Baby Driver and Shaun of the Dead said the reboot would not necessarily be a remake of the 1987 movie, but a more faithful adaptation of Stephen King's novel.
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