Trainers on, people! The Running Man is quick approaching, teaming Glen Powell up with director Edgar Wright for an explosive up-to-date take on Ste
Trainers on, people! The Running Man is quick approaching, teaming Glen Powell up with director Edgar Wright for an explosive up-to-date take on Stephen King’s dystopian thriller. But before the bloodbath begins, you can read all about it in the up-to-date issue of Empire – on sale Thursday 28 August. (You can order one online here.)
Ahead of the issue hitting shelves, here’s a sneak peek inside its pages.
The Running Man
Ready… set… go! Empire goes on set of The Running Man with Edgar Wright and Glen Powell, getting up to speed on a more faithful adaptation of the novel with the likes of Josh Brolin, Colman Domingo, Katy O’Brian, Lee Pace and more.
The Smashing Machine
Benny Safdie is back with an MMA movie boasting a gigantic, bruised heart. He talks Empire through his team-up with Dwayne Johnson, following up Uncut Gems, and getting to the emotional interior of a rock-hard fighter.
The Lost Bus
The return of Paul Greengrass sees him tackle another true story, steering Matthew McConaughey and America Ferrera into a terrifying blaze – a feat that saw him try and capture a cinematic inferno like never before. Empire gets the full story.
I Swear
The topic of Tourette syndrome has never been tackled on the gigantic screen like it has in I Swear, telling the story of Scotsman John Davidson’s experience with the disorder. Director Kirk Jones and star Robert Aramayo talk Empire through bringing his story to up-to-date life.
The Descent At 20
Two decades ago, director Neil Marshall and stars Shauna Macdonald, Natalie Mendoza, Alex Reid, MyAnna Buring, Saskia Mulder and Nora-Jane Noone went deep with their terrifying spelunking horror The Descent. The group (sans Mendoza) reunites for a brand up-to-date Empire interview.
Harris Dickinson
For years, Harris Dickinson has been building a stellar screen roster of movies in indie favourites and beloved breakouts. As he prepares to release his directorial debut Urchin, he joins Empire to look to the past, present and future in a major up-to-date interview.
Deep Dive: The Ape-Suit King
In our latest exploration of Hollywood lore, we delve into the history of Charles Gemora – the make-up artist who became known as ‘King of the Gorilla Men’.
First Word
In this month’s news section, we follow the yellow brick road with a fresh peek at Wicked: For Good; get the first word on Wake Up Dead Man with director Rian Johnson; explore feminist fairytale 100 Nights Of Hero; talk to Shane Black about bringing Parker to the screen in Play Dirty; go undercover in MI5 to get the lowdown on Slow Horses Season 5; and much more.
Final Cut
In the home entertainment area, we talk to Jake Schreier about assembling Thunderbolts*; go role-by-role with Guy Pearce; break down the barnstorming disaster sequence from Final Destination: Bloodlines; talk the gigantic beats of action buddy-comedy Heads Of State with Ilya Naishuller; give The Talented Mr. Ripley the Masterpiece treatment; and plenty more.
Reviews
In this issue, you’ll find reviews of Alien: Earth; Darren Aronofsky’s crime caper Caught Stealing; starry murder-mystery adaptation The Thursday Murder Club; Spike Lee’s re-team with Denzel Washington, Highest 2 Lowest; and many more.
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