ON GLEN POWELL’S BINGO CARD: SCALING THE BURJ KHALIFA

In a world where superheroes in capes and tights dominate, sometimes all you really need is a man who's willing to jump off cliffs, endure real explosions, and fight against a system that’s rigged from the get-go. Enter Glen Powell.

- By Manjusha Radhakrishnan

The actor, known for his charismatic charm and next-level action sequences, is currently throwing punches and kicking down walls (literally) in The Running Man remake.

If you think action movies are all about CGI and flashy effects, think again. Powell and director Edgar Wright aren’t here for shortcuts — this film is as raw as it gets.

In a candid chat with Powell, we dove into everything from the heart of the movie (family, of course) to the brutal behind-the-scenes action. And let me tell you, this guy is as honest as they come.

You can take the man out of Hollywood, but you can’t take the family-first mentality out of Powell. When I asked him about the emotional core of The Running Man, he didn’t hesitate. “Anybody that knows me knows that I love my family,” he said with the kind of sincerity that’s rare in an industry known for its gloss. “The heartbeat of this movie... no matter who you are around the world, we can all identify with how far you'd be willing to go for your family.”

And he’s right. Powell’s character in the film, Ben Richards, signs up for a game show where, spoiler alert, no one survives. All to provide for his family. The stakes don’t get higher than that.

So, why is that so relatable? “It’s a universal thing,” Powell explains. “We all think about how far we'd be willing to go for our loved ones. What would you do? Would you risk it all?”