By Drew Taylor

When Glen Powell heard his name might be in the mix for Edgar Wright’s new adaptation of “The Running Man,” he decided to be proactive.

The actor, whose star was rising thanks to “Top Gun: Maverick,” “Hit Man” and “Anyone but You,” sent Wright a text that read: “Hey, I don’t know whether this is true or not, but I heard my name might be in contention for ‘The Running Man.’ If this is true, I want to say this right now, you’ll never work with an actor who will work as hard as me. I promise. If you pick me for this role, you will not be disappointed. I’ll give it like everything I’ve got.”