The 'Ordinary' Arnie? Glen Powell Reboots 'The Running Man'
Hollywood is often said to no longer produce movie stars. So when Glen Powell, with his square jaw and natural charisma, was cast in Arnold Schwarzenegger's role for the reboot of The Running Man, it sparked excitement. However, Powell, a polite Texan who left Los Angeles to return to Austin as his fame grew, has a different perspective.
"I don't find myself to be exceptional," the 37-year-old told AFP. "That era of action stars and movie stars? You can't really compare apples to oranges."
Powell’s character, Ben Richards, is very different from the invincible heroes of the 20th century portrayed by Schwarzenegger, Stallone, and Gibson. Those heroes were typically soldiers, cops, or highly trained fighters. In contrast, Richards is an everyman with no extraordinary skills beyond toughness and a quick temper.
In the film, Richards is forced to take part in a deadly game show where the entire world tries to kill him. His goal is to survive long enough to win prize money and buy medicine to save his daughter’s life.
"I've always identified myself as an underdog," Powell said. "Some of my favorite movies are ordinary people against extraordinary odds. And you don't get more ordinary than Ben."
Powell's portrayal highlights a shift in action heroes, focusing on relatable, flawed individuals rather than untouchable icons.
Summary: Glen Powell redefines the classic action hero in The Running Man reboot by portraying an ordinary man fighting against extreme odds with realism and grit.
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