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Candr Pictures greenlights ‘End of World Running Club’ film

6/8/2026

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Candr Pictures has optioned Adrian J. Walker’s novel *The End of The World Running Club* for a UK feature film.
Chris Reading will write and direct, using his comedy-sci-fi background from *Time Travel Is Dangerous*.
Adrian J. Walker will act as executive producer on the adaptation.
The plot follows Edinburgh father Ed racing 500 miles to reunite with his family before the final evacuation ships depart after asteroid impacts.

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Story summary

Candr Pictures has optioned Adrian J. Walker’s novel *The End of The World Running Club* for a UK feature film.
Chris Reading will write and direct, using his comedy-sci-fi background from *Time Travel Is Dangerous*.
Adrian J. Walker will act as executive producer on the adaptation.
The plot follows Edinburgh father Ed racing 500 miles to reunite with his family before the final evacuation ships depart after asteroid impacts.