Colman Domingo explains why his Running Man inspiration came from notorious talk show host

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Colman Domingo is joining the cast of the upcoming movie Wicked: For Good as the Cowardly Lion. But before that, he’s appearing in The Running Man, where he plays Bobby T, a lively and energetic TV host whose main goal is to entertain the show’s viewers.

This new film isn’t a remake of the classic Arnold Schwarzenegger action movie. Instead, it’s based on Stephen King’s original story, which explains why the character of Bobby T is quite different from Damon Killian, who played the host in the earlier film.

Domingo recently told Digital Spy at the UK premiere of The Running Man that he based his character, Bobby T., on the well-known American talk show host, Jerry Springer.

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He admired how the performer stirred up the crowd while still maintaining a sense of distance from any consequences. It was as if he believed the show had to go on, regardless, and could then rest easy. The speaker felt this approach strongly resembled Bobby T’s style. He also believes adapting the original novel, rather than the 1980s film, makes The Running Man feel more relevant today.

I’m glad we’re focusing on the original book, not just the famous movie from the ’80s. The story feels really relevant to what’s happening in our society today, and I think it’s important for us to reflect on ourselves while also enjoying a thrilling adventure.

Glen Powell takes on the lead role of Ben Richards – originally played by Arnold Schwarzenegger – in the new film, The Running Man. The cast also includes Josh Brolin as the show’s producer, Dan Killian, alongside Lee Pace, Jayme Lawson, and Michael Cera, who play key roles in the story.

After its debut last night, early reactions to the movie are online, and many are calling it an instant classic.

Viewers are praising The Running Man as everything they hoped for and even better. One reviewer called it action-packed, moving, and a perfect showcase for Glen Powell, while another simply described it as a crowd-pleasing film.

The Running Man is released in UK cinemas on 12 November and in US cinemas on 14 November.

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2025-11-06 17:19