The Batman actor s Glen Powell in Edgar Wright's adaptation of Running Man remake is now on the way, directed by Edgar Wright, with a cast that already includes Glen Powell, Josh Brolin, Karl Glusman, Katy O’Brian, Daniel Ezra, and Lee Pace.

Now, the cast is continuing to grow with the addition of an actor from The Batman. According to Deadline, Jayme Lawson is the latest to the cast of Edgar Wright's adaptation of The Running Man. She will play the key role of Sheila, the wife of Glen Powell’s character, Ben.

What Jayme Lawson's Casting As Sheila Means For The Running Man Remake

The Casting Highlights One Key Element Of The Story

Jayme Lawson's casting as Sheila, a character that was not included in the 1987 film adaptation, highlights how Edgar Wright's remake is maintaining one key element of Stephen King's story. In the book, Ben and Sheila's daughter, Cathy, is critically ill and requires medication, which is what drives him to volunteer to take part in the deadly game show. If he manages to survive, Ben will win a cash reward that could rescue his family from their harsh living conditions.

Lawson previously starred in The Batman as Bella Reál, a mayoral candidate in Gotham City who, according to director Matt Reeves, represents hope. Similarly, Lawson's Sheila in The Running Man remake will not be a central character, though she will play an important symbolic purpose, playing a significant role in shaping Ben's motivations and character arc. Before The Batman, Lawson starred in The Woman King and as Michelle Obama in Showtime's The First Lady.

Our Take On Jayme Lawson's Casting As Sheila In The Running Man Remake

It Should Add Emotional Depth To The Story

Jayme Lawson's casting as Sheila in The Running Man remake ensures that, unlike the 1987 adaptation, it should add some emotional depth to the story. The presence of Sheila who, in the book, resorts to prostitution to bring in money for the family, emphasizes the personal stakes for Ben. By including the important character of Sheila, Edgar Wright's remake of The Running Man should maintain the heart of Stephen King's original novel, where Ben's fight isn't just for survival, but for his family.

Source: Deadline