Edgar Wright Screens ‘The Running Man’ for A-List Directors

Edgar Wright recently hosted a private screening of his upcoming film “The Running Man” on the Paramount lot. The event attracted several prominent filmmakers, including Taika Waititi, Jordan Peele, Ti West, Joseph Kosinski, Barry Jenkins, JT Mollner, Phil Lord, Christopher Miller, Joe Dante, and Walter Hill.

The Future of Wright’s Projects

Speculation continues about Wright’s next project following “The Running Man.” It may be the anticipated “Baby Driver 2” or the planned “Barbarella” remake starring Sydney Sweeney. Wright’s previous film “Baby Driver” achieved major box-office success, grossing 227 million dollars from a 34 million dollar budget.

‘Baby Driver 2’ Script Confirmed

“There is a script for ‘Baby Driver 2.’ That is something that actually exists,” Wright said on the Discourse Podcast. “But most filmmaking depends on factors beyond you — timing, financing, who’s available. You’re not always completely in control of those things.”

The completed script does not yet have casting details. The original film featured Ansel Elgort, Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Kevin Spacey, and Eiza González, while Jon Bernthal is rumored to have a larger role in the sequel.

Wright’s Style and Reception

Wright is widely praised as a strong visual filmmaker, though some critics note a tendency toward playful and childish tones in his storytelling.

Summary

Edgar Wright’s “The Running Man” preview gathered elite directors as he confirmed the existence of a completed “Baby Driver 2” script, leaving fans anticipating his next cinematic move.

World of Reel — 2025-11-01