Sun Nov 09 23:20:00 UTC 2025: ## Glen Powell’s ‘Running Man’ Villain: Lee Pace Unveils the ‘Cool Nonchalance’ of Masked Hunter
Los Angeles, CA – Lee Pace is shedding light on his chilling portrayal of Evan McCone, one of the deadly hunters chasing Glen Powell’s Ben Richards in Edgar Wright’s upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s “The Running Man.” The film centers on Richards’ desperate gamble to win a billion-dollar prize by surviving a 30-day, worldwide manhunt, hoping to secure a better future for his sick daughter and wife.
Pace, in a recent interview, revealed his initial hesitations about playing a character perpetually hidden behind a mask. “You kind of feel your way through certain things like this,” Pace stated, “And it led me towards this cool nonchalance of the character. He’s relaxed, he’s unbothered by all the violence that he’s surrounded by. And I thought that was kind of funny, actually. This man would kill on Tumblr.”
The actor credits the costume design, particularly the mask, for unlocking the essence of McCone. He describes McCone as a killer who revels in his notoriety, posing for posters and cultivating a terrifying image for the audience of the dystopian game show “The Running Man.”
Pace emphasizes the duality of the mask, suggesting it allows McCone to project a specific persona while concealing his true self. “People can project onto you what they want you to be,” Pace explained. “McCone wants to go out on Sunday and walk his dog and hang out at the mall with his friends and not be bothered. So, he has to wear the mask on The Running Man.”
Director Edgar Wright aims to deliver a more faithful adaptation of King’s novel, reintroducing elements absent in the previous film. McCone, as the game show’s lead hunter, plays a significant role in the story’s satirical commentary on society’s obsession with violence and exploitative entertainment.
Early reactions suggest Wright and Pace have successfully balanced thrilling action with insightful social commentary. While audiences may struggle to empathize with the masked killer, there’s speculation that Wright has added depth to the character, potentially revealing a more complex side in the film’s climax.
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