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Glen Powell Credits Tom Cruise for Stunt Safety Mentorship

11/10/2025

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Glen Powell revealed that Tom Cruise mentored him on stunt safety and discipline for The Running Man.
Powell described Cruise as viewing stunt work as a privilege and a responsibility to deliver realism for audiences.
The Running Man is directed by Edgar Wright and features Powell as Ben Richards, a contestant in a deadly competition.
The film is set to release on November 14 and also stars Colman Domingo and William H. Macy.

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Glen Powell revealed that Tom Cruise mentored him on stunt safety and discipline for The Running Man.
Powell described Cruise as viewing stunt work as a privilege and a responsibility to deliver realism for audiences.
The Running Man is directed by Edgar Wright and features Powell as Ben Richards, a contestant in a deadly competition.
The film is set to release on November 14 and also stars Colman Domingo and William H. Macy.