Glen Powell Shares Behind-the-Scenes of Awkward Scene in The Running Man
Glen Powell, known for Anyone But You, stars in the new adaptation of Stephen King's 1982 novel The Running Man, following Arnold Schwarzenegger's 1987 version. On a recent Graham Norton Show episode, Glen opened up about filming an embarrassing half-naked stunt scene in freezing conditions.
Challenging Stunt in Harsh Conditions
During the shoot, Glen had to abseil down eight stories while wearing only a harness, which he admitted was far from flattering:
"I had to abseil down eight storeys of a building in freezing conditions half naked and wearing a harness which cinched me – believe me nothing looked good."
Unexpected On-Set Awkwardness
Glen revealed a humorous yet awkward detail about the production crew member's role:
"There was a guy whose only job was to stop me kicking a window, which means he was looking up my skirt all night, I wondered what he was seeing take after take."
Advice from Tom Cruise
Glen also shared how he was left red-faced after receiving an extensive phone call from Tom Cruise. The Top Gun star, 63, gave Glen advice not just on stunts but on how to stay safe:
"Tom rang me to give me the low down and, what I thought would be a ten min call, lasted two and half hours – he basically told me how not to die."
According to Glen, Tom bluntly told him he "didn't look cool" during the stunt, which led to an unexpectedly valuable lesson.
Author’s Summary: Glen Powell humorously recounts his revealing stunt scene in The Running Man and how a lengthy call with Tom Cruise helped him prepare safely, despite some awkward moments on set.