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Edgar Wright Exits Ant-Man, Pursues King’s The Running Man

11/13/2025

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Director Edgar Wright departed Marvel's Ant-Man due to creative differences with the studio's established style.
Wright and co-writer Joe Cornish had developed their script before Marvel's rise, causing a disconnect when production began.
Wright says he has no regrets and has never seen the final film.
He now pursues The Running Man, Stephen King's novel adaptation, with King's approval and an aim to be more immersive than the 1987 film.

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Story summary

Director Edgar Wright departed Marvel's Ant-Man due to creative differences with the studio's established style.
Wright and co-writer Joe Cornish had developed their script before Marvel's rise, causing a disconnect when production began.
Wright says he has no regrets and has never seen the final film.
He now pursues The Running Man, Stephen King's novel adaptation, with King's approval and an aim to be more immersive than the 1987 film.