#SPOTTED: EDGAR WRIGHT IN TORONTO FOR “THE RUNNING MAN”

Edgar Wright gets a big welcome back to a City that adores him. Having shot fan favourite Scott Pilgram vs. The World here, he has come back time and again to express his gratitude and premiered Last Night in Soho at tiff a few years back.

He is back with his adaptation of Stephen King‘s THE RUNNING MAN, a high-octane, high-adrenaline thrill ride starring Glen Powell as a desperate man willing to risk it all for money on a televised game of hide and seek. He realizes soon that the game and network are corrupt, designed to make him fail, before realizing his purpose. This Action-Thriller was filmed over 165 separate locations. It’s ambitious, edge-of-your-seat fun! Once again, Wright delivers!

Wright’s gratitude to Toronto knows no bounds. Not only did he appear at TIFF Lightbox for a Members’ Screening with In-Conversation, he also surprised a theatre full of fans at an Advance Screening of the Film at Scotiabank Theatre earlier in the evening as well. Above this, he was gracious spending time with fans taking selfies and signing autographs.

A quick review and highlights of Wright‘s In-Conversation at TIFF Lightbox:

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A more detailed review here.

Paramount Pictures Canada release The Running Man in theatres Friday, November 14, 2025.

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#FIRSTLOOK: FINAL TRAILER FOR “THE RUNNING MAN”

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025!

TICKETS ON SALE NOW!

The Film just had its U.S. Premiere last night! What a Cast!

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

A Kinberg Genre / Complete Fiction Production

An Edgar Wright Film

“THE RUNNING MAN”

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.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

Stephen King

SCREENPLAY BY

Michael Bacall and Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright

DIRECTED BY

Edgar Wright

STARRING

Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FEATURETTE FOR “THE RUNNING MAN”

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025! Today we get a new Featurette.

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.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

Stephen King

SCREENPLAY BY

Michael Bacall and Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright

DIRECTED BY

Edgar Wright

STARRING

Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FEATURETTE FROM “THE RUNNING MAN”

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025!

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.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

Stephen King

SCREENPLAY BY

Michael Bacall and Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright

DIRECTED BY

Edgar Wright

STARRING

Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

#GIVEAWAY: ENTER FOR A CHANCE TO WIN PASSES TO AN ADVANCE SCREENING OF “THE RUNNING MAN”

Paramount Pictures Canada x Mr. Will are thrilled to give Readers a chance to win passes to an Advance Screening of THE RUNNING MAN.

Advance screenings take place in Toronto, Montreal (English and French), Vancouver and Edmonton on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

TORONTO

Wednesday, November 12th | 7:00PM

Scotiabank Theatre Toronto

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MONTREAL

Wednesday, November 12th | 7:00PM | ENG

Cinéma Cineplex Banque Scotia

MONTREAL

Wednesday, November 12th | 7:00PM | FRE

Cineplex Cinema Starcité

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VANCOUVER

Wednesday, November 12th | 7:00PM

Cineplex International Village Cinemas

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EDMONTON

Wednesday, November 12th | 7:00PM

Scotiabank Theatre Edmonton

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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.

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Paramount Pictures Canada release THE RUNNING MAN in theatres November 14, 2025.

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#FIRSTLOOK: “THE RUNNING MAN” AT NEW YORK COMIC CON 2025

Glen Powell, Lee Pace and Director.Edgar Wright did the rounds at NYCC this weekend. And a new Trailer is coming next week!!

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025!

Paramount Pictures Presents

In Association with Domain Entertainment

A Kinberg Genre / Complete Fiction Production

An Edgar Wright Film

“THE RUNNING MAN”

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 favourite—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.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

Stephen King

SCREENPLAY BY

Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright

DIRECTED BY

Edgar Wright

STARRING

Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

#FIRSTLOOK: NEW FEATURETTE FOR “THE RUNNING MAN”

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 14, 2025! Today we get a new Featurette for this latest from Edgar Wright.

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.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Simon Kinberg, p.g.a. Nira Park, p.g.a. Edgar Wright, p.g.a.

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

Stephen King

SCREENPLAY BY

Michael Bacall & Edgar Wright

DIRECTED BY

Edgar Wright

STARRING

Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Michael Cera, Emilia Jones, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson, Sean Hayes, Katy O’Brian with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

#FIRSTLOOK: “THE RUNNING MAN” TRAILER

THE RUNNING MAN IS IN THEATRES, 4DX, PREMIUM LARGE FORMAT AND IMAX ON NOVEMBER 7, 2025! Today we get a new Trailer at this latest film from Edgar Wright!

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.

EXECUTIVE PRODUCED BY

George Linder, James Biddle, Rachael Prior, Audrey Chon, Pete Chiappetta, Anthony Tittanegro, Andrew Lary

PRODUCED BY

Simon Kinberg, Nira Park, Edgar Wright

BASED ON THE NOVEL BY

Stephen King

SCREENPLAY BY

Michael Bacall and Edgar Wright

DIRECTED BY

Edgar Wright

STARRING

Glen Powell, William H. Macy, Lee Pace, Emilia Jones, Michael Cera, Daniel Ezra, Jayme Lawson with Colman Domingo and Josh Brolin

#FIRSTLOOK: PARAMOUNT PICTURES 2025 CINEMACON PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS & CINEMACON BIG SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS

PARAMOUNT PICTURES BROUGHT THE STAR POWER AT THEIR 2025 CINEMACON PRESENTATION YESTERDAY!

IN ATTENDANCE WERE:

STAR/PRODUCER TOM CRUISE AND DIRECTOR/WRITER/PRODUCER CHRISTOPHER McQUARRIE FROM MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING

CHANNING TATUM FROM ROOFMAN

GLEN POWELL, COLMAN DOMINGO, JOSH BROLIN, DIRECTOR/PRODUCER EDGAR WRIGHT, PRODUCER SIMON KINBERG and PRODUCER NIRA PARK FROM THE RUNNING MAN

MARK HAMILL and TOM KENNY FROM THE SPONGEBOB MOVIE: SEARCH FOR SQUAREPANTS

ALSO IN ATTENDANCE:

BRIAN ROBBINS, CO-CEO OF PARAMOUNT GLOBAL; PRESIDENT AND CEO OF PARAMOUNT PICTURES

CHRIS ARONSON, PRESIDENT OF DOMESTIC THEATRICAL DISTRIBUTION, PARAMOUNT PICTURES

RAMSEY NAITO, PRESIDENT OF PARAMOUNT ANIMATION

ALSO RECEIVING HONOURS AT THE CINEMACON BIG SCREEN ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS:

GLEN POWELL RECEIVES CINEMACON® STAR OF THE YEAR AWARD

CHANNING TATUM RECEIVES CINEMACON® DISTINGUISHED DECADE OF ACHIEVEMENT IN FILM AWARD

MARK HAMILL RECEIVES CINEMACON® ICON AWARD

#TIFF21: “LAST NIGHT IN SOHO” REVIEW

By Amanda Gilmore

Aspiring fashion designer Ellie (Thomasin McKenzie) leaves the English countryside of Cornwall to attend fashion school in London. Ellie loves the 1960s and to her luck, when she moves into her new flat she can mysteriously enter into ’60s Soho. It’s there she encounters fashionable aspiring singer Sandy (Anya Taylor-Joy). However, Ellie quickly learns that the glamour of the era isn’t what it appears to be. She gets pulled into the grim life Sandy was forced into until the past starts haunting Ellie into the present.

Director and Co-Writer Edgar Wright swings us into the dazzling world of London in the ’60s, with the help of outstanding set and costume design. During Ellie’s first foray, Wright uses mirrors to show how Ellie and Sandy are separated but attached. It’s magical to watch these mirror scenes, especially when they become more sinister. He spins this nostalgic fun into a Psychological Horror filled with terrifying ghosts. Wright uses lighting, sound and creative camera work that creates tension, suspense and scares. 

Wright along with Co-Writer Krysty Wilson-Cairns have crafted a psychological horror centred around the horrors an aspiring female singer in the 60s, and even today would experience. Making it an examination of a moment in time when women would be conned and forced into a life where they were treated as currency. Without giving too much away, this is also a story of women taking back their agency. 

Sandy’s story is being witnessed by modern-day Ellie, along with its audience. And Ellie, like us, iscarrying the beliefs of today into what she sees in the 60s. McKenzie excels at showing the increment changes in Ellie’s personality changes. She begins as a joyful, innocent girl heading to the big city. Once she visits the 60s, she becomes emboldened. And once we hit the third act, McKenzie shows the terror of Ellie’s daily life. It’s a feat to accomplish and McKenzie excels at every turn.

She’s joined by the force that is Taylor-Joy. Her undeniable talent to express emotion with one single glance is fully utilized. In the beginning, she shows Sandy’s determination and hope. As time passes, Sandy’s life becomes a prison run by her manager Jack, an impressive performance from Matt Smith. With this, Taylor-Joy makes us witness the light in Sandy’s eyes disappear. Additionally, there is a delightful performance from Diana Rigg as Ellie’s rulemaking live-in landlord.

Last Night in Soho is a Psychological Horror that builds tension and gives scares. It’s got a strong central storyline, pitch-perfect performances and has ample amounts of creative flair.

Last Night In Soho screens at TIFF ’21:

Fri, Sep 10 at 9 PM at Roy Thompson Hall

Thu, Sep 16 at 6 PM at Princess of Wales