Following his turns in “Hit Man,” “Anybody however You” and “Twisters,” Glen Powell is flexing his film star chops because the lead of Edgar Wright’s remake of “The Working Man.”

Based mostly on the the 1982 novel by Stephen King (which was then became a 1987 movie starring Arnold Schwarzenegger), “The Working Man” takes place in a dystopian society the place a recreation present pits contestants, referred to as “runners,” towards murderous killers (aka “hunters”).

In keeping with the movie’s synopsis, the Runners “should survive 30 days whereas being hunted by skilled assassins, with each transfer broadcast to a bloodthirsty public and every day bringing a larger money reward. Determined to avoid wasting his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards (Glen Powell) is satisfied by the present’s charming however ruthless producer, Dan Killian (Josh Brolin), to enter the sport as a final resort. However Ben’s defiance, instincts, and grit flip him into an sudden fan favourite — and a menace to your entire system. As scores skyrocket, so does the hazard, and Ben should outwit not simply the Hunters, however a nation hooked on watching him fall.”

Following “Final Evening in Soho,” Wright is again within the director’s chair, bringing his standard energetic and stylized course. Along with Powell within the lead function, “The Working Man” additionally options Colman Domingo (“Sing Sing”) as recreation present host Bobby Thompson, Katy O’Brian (“Love Lies Bleeding”) as a contestant, Josh Brolin (“No Nation for Previous Males”) as present producer Dan Killian, Lee Tempo (“Guardians of the Galaxy”) as hunter Evan McCone and Michael Cera as Bradley, a insurgent who helps Ben.

Wright co-wrote the script with Michael Bacall, identified for writing “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World,” “21 Soar Avenue” and “Undertaking X.” 

“The Working Man” is ready to launch in theaters Nov. 7 from Paramount Photos. Watch the trailer beneath.