Edgar Wright Reveals The Running Man's Hidden Brolin Family Easter Egg
Edgar Wright, director of The Running Man, shared an interesting Easter egg involving the Brolin family in the film, highlighting a deeper significance.
Family Connection in The Running Man
Wright revealed in an interview with ScreenRant that Josh Brolin, who plays the villain Dan Killian, is not the only Brolin featured in the movie. His father, James Brolin, also appears unexpectedly.
“Josh Brolin is not the only Brolin in this movie. By complete coincidence, his dad is in it as well,” said Wright.
Unexpected Casting Coincidence
The elder Brolin’s presence was not planned as a family nod originally. James Brolin was selected for the film before Josh was cast.
James appears through a clip from his role as a hijacker in the action thriller Skyjacked. Once Josh was cast as Killian, Wright added the clip to emphasize this family link.
"So we wrote that in. We got the clip cleared — and this was all before Josh Brolin was cast as Killian. And then when Josh Brolin was cast, I suddenly said to him, ‘Hey, your dad’s in the movie too,’ because James Brolin plays the hijacker in Skyjacked."
Significance of the Easter Egg
This subtle inclusion serves as a hidden tribute to the Brolin family, enriching the film’s layers for attentive viewers.
Author’s summary: Edgar Wright cleverly included a family Easter egg connecting Josh and James Brolin in The Running Man, adding depth to the film through a serendipitous casting coincidence.
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