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Glen Powell Heating Up With 'The Running Man', 'Captain Planet' Series & More

From Stephen King adaptations to '90s cartoon reboots, Glen Powell's slate is packed with exciting projects.

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Glen Powell Heating Up With 'The Running Man', 'Captain Planet' Series & More

Actor Glen Powell has been making waves with his latest projects. He's set to star in Edgar Wright's adaptation of Stephen King's 'The Running Man'. Powell, a fan of the '90s cartoon 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers', was previously attached to a big-screen adaptation of the series but is no longer involved.

Powell's involvement in the 'Captain Planet' movie project has since evolved. The film is now in the works as a Netflix live-action series, with Tara Hernandez serving as writer and executive producer. Leonardo DiCaprio, who was previously attached as a producer, remains on board for the series. Meanwhile, Powell continues to expand his horizons, with a third installment of 'Top Gun' in the pipeline, featuring the actor. Additionally, he's set to star in J.J. Abrams' upcoming film, 'Ghostwriter'.

Glen Powell's career is heating up with a variety of exciting projects. From Edgar Wright's 'The Running Man' to the Netflix series adaptation of 'Captain Planet and the Planeteers', and with roles in 'Top Gun: Maverick' and J.J. Abrams' 'Ghostwriter', Powell's fans have plenty to look forward to.

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