Biography Flash: Cooper Hoffman Walks 400 Miles for Stephen King Thriller The Long Walk

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Cooper Hoffman, the 22-year-old actor and son of the late Philip Seymour Hoffman, has been making significant waves in the entertainment industry recently. Most notably, his Stephen King adaptation "The Long Walk" hit theaters on September 12th, and the young star has been actively promoting the dystopian thriller that follows 50 boys in a deadly walking competition where he plays the protagonist, Raymond Garraty.

In interviews about the film, Hoffman revealed the grueling nature of the production, explaining that he and his castmates walked close to 400 miles total during shooting. They were walking approximately 15 miles per day in 100-degree heat on concrete with no shade in Winnipeg, Canada. When describing the experience to the Today Show, he noted there was real anxiety about actually making it through each day. His co-star Garrett Wareing shared that the cast would decompress together at Dairy Queen after long shooting days, and that the brotherhood viewers see on screen reflected their genuine bond off-camera.

Director Francis Lawrence assembled an impressive ensemble cast around Hoffman, including Mark Hamill, David Jonsson, and other rising young actors. The film has been praised for its emotional depth and chemistry between performers, particularly between Hoffman and Jonsson. Industry sources note that Hoffman's warm, open presence was central to assembling such a strong ensemble, with casting director Rich Delia highlighting his role as the project's anchor.

Beyond "The Long Walk," Hoffman's career momentum continues to accelerate. He recently attended the Christian Dior Womenswear Spring Summer 2026 Fashion Show in Paris on October 1st, where he sat front row next to actress Nico Parker, his co-star from the upcoming film "Poetic License." The two generated buzz on social media for their coordinating outfits, with eagle-eyed fans noticing Hoffman's yellow socks matched a yellow detail in Parker's skirt.

Looking ahead, Hoffman has several projects in development. He starred in the action comedy "Old Guy" alongside Christoph Waltz and Lucy Liu, and Maude Apatow's directorial debut "Poetic License" premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Hoffman has spoken about maintaining a personal tradition of rewatching his father's film "The Master" before beginning any new project, calling it his favorite film and saying it has everything he needs for inspiration before stepping on set.

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