Glen Powell, a 36-year-old actor from Austin, Texas, was recently spotted filming a scene for the upcoming Hollywood blockbuster, The Running Man, in Glasgow city center. The movie, a remake of the 1987 Arnold Schwarzenegger action film, is being directed by Edgar Wright, known for films like Shaun of the Dead and Scott Pilgrim vs. the World.
In the new movie, Powell will play the lead role alongside Josh Brolin and Katy O’Brian. The film is based on Stephen King’s 1982 novel of the same name, which tells the story of Ben Richards, a falsely convicted policeman who must participate in a deadly TV game show to win his freedom in a dystopian America.
Filming for The Running Man is taking place in various locations across Glasgow, including Cadogan Square, Union Place, Bothwell Street, St Vincent Street, and Blythswood Square. The movie is expected to be released by Paramount on November 21, 2025.
Glen Powell, who started his acting career with small roles in television and films like Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over and Fast Food Nation, has since appeared in shows such as Hit Man, Anyone But You, Top Gun: Maverick, and Set It Up.
Recently, photographers captured images of Powell arriving for filming in the city as well as scenes being filmed on Renfrew Street. The photos showed extras and vintage cars outside the Royal Conservatoire as part of the blockbuster production.
Overall, fans of Glen Powell and movie enthusiasts can look forward to seeing him in action in The Running Man, set to hit theaters in a few years. The excitement around the remake and the star-studded cast is sure to draw audiences eager for a thrilling cinematic experience.
