Fox released a film adaptation of the book, titled The Maze Runner, on 19 September 2014. Wes Ball signed on as director and T.S. Nowlin wrote the screenplay.[17] Dylan O'Brien played the lead role of Thomas,[18] Thomas Brodie-Sangster portrayed Newt[19] and Kaya Scodelario portrayed Teresa.[20] Ki Hong Lee as Minho, Blake Cooper, Will Poulter and Aml Ameen were added to the cast as Chuck, Gally and Alby, respectively. Patricia Clarkson played the role of the main antagonist Ava Paige. Dexter Darden portrayed Frypan, Alexander Flores portrayed Winston, Jacob Latimore played Jeff, Randal Cunningham portrayed Clint, Chris Sheffield portrayed Ben, and Joe Adler played Zart.
Wayne Haag served as an artist on the film, and Ellen Goldsmith-Vein, Lindsay Williams with Lee Stollman as producers.[21]
Creature designer Ken Barthelmey designed the Grievers for the film.[22]
Filming started on 13 May 2013,[23] and ended 12 July 2013.
