If they remade, who would you cast as Ben?
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tiger01 — 17 years ago(March 28, 2009 10:31 AM)
If they were going to make a movie based on the actual Bachman (King) book (I think "reboot" fits better than "remake"), then I guess I would agree with casting an unknown. If not, Cillian Murphy would do an excellent job as he comes across as very sharp and has the same scrawny physique as Richards from the book.
For the charismatic Killian (who if I remember the novel right was a black man), I would probably go with Isaiah Washington or Dennis Haysbert. Just as an aside. -
mpoconnor7 — 16 years ago(February 28, 2010 06:53 PM)
I agree with Gerard Butler as Richards; Clive Owen would also be an interesting choice as Richards. When I first read the Running Man in the mid 80's I envisioned Mel Gibson as Richards, but he is too old now. I would also like to see this remade, but following the book, although I'm not sure if they would do the plane flying into the skyscraper ending.
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mpoconnor7 — 16 years ago(March 07, 2010 05:34 PM)
I generally abhor remakes but this movie has little in common with the original book that I would love to see somebody take a whack at this one again. I thought the Ahnold movie was a great action film, but would love to see a faithful remake of Bachman's book.
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mstrege — 11 years ago(May 11, 2014 06:10 PM)
Killian - Dennis Haysbert or Don Cheadle
McCone - Charles Dance
Ben Richards - probably best to find a young unknown. If a name is needed I agree with whoever said Guy Pierce although he may be a bit old
Amelia - tough one - maybe Michelle Williams
