When you see Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man , you'll notice that lead actor Glen Powell's Ben Richards is not as rough around the edges as the character Stephen King originally wrote.

That may be Powell's fault, who has natural charisma that is undeniable. In the book, Richards is more like Rick Deckard than Bruce Springsteen, another working class hero.

Speaking to ClutchPoints at the junket for The Running Man, Wright conceded that this subtle change to Richards' character was in the script, but some of it was due to Powell's natural charm and relatability.

“It was in the script, but what's great about Glen playing the role is that Glen is so naturally charming and relatable,” Wright praised. “We used to call it ‘bad mood Glen,' because obviously, Ben Richards is a c

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