Washington, Oct. 22 -- Actor Jayme Lawson, who is known for playing Mayor Bella Real in the 2022 film 'The Batman' has been tapped in for a key role in 'The Running Man', which is Edgar Wright's adaptation of the novel by Stephen King for Paramount Pictures, reported Deadline.

In the film, Jayme will be seen portraying Sheila, the wife of Glen Powell's Ben, who struggles to care for their sick child amid a dystopian future, prompting Ben to enter in the titular competition.

The other stars are Josh Brolin, Karl Glusman, Katy O'Brian, Daniel Ezra, and Lee Pace.

Directed by Edgar Wright, who also co-wrote the script with Michael Bacall, the movie is set to begin filming in London early next year.

The story, originally published in 1982 ...