Mike Flanagan's highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower promises unwavering fidelity to the source material. This commitment is further solidified by the exclusive news that King himself is collaborating with Flanagan on the project.
In an IGN interview promoting The Monkey, King confirmed his involvement, stating, "All I can say is it's happening. I am writing stuff now..." He remained tight-lipped about specifics, citing the potential for unintended revelations.
Exploring King's Dark Tower Multiverse
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Given the epic scope and personal significance of The Dark Tower to King (he began The Gunslinger in 1970), the nature of his contribution is highly anticipated. Similar to his epilogue for Paramount+'s The Stand, King's involvement likely entails expanding upon existing lore. The sheer scale of The Dark Tower's interconnected mythology, encompassing much of King's oeuvre, presents countless opportunities for enrichment.
Flanagan's commitment to faithfulness aligns perfectly with King's involvement. In a previous IGN interview (2022), Flanagan emphasized his intention to remain true to the books, stating it "would look like the books" and rejecting deviations that would transform it into something akin to Star Wars or Lord of the Rings. He stressed the inherent power of the original story: "It is what it is, what it is is perfect."
This approach stands in stark contrast to the 2017 film adaptation starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey, which controversially blended elements from across the seven novels.
While the release date and format of Flanagan's adaptation remain undisclosed, Flanagan's slate includes the upcoming theatrical release of The Life of Chuck (May) and a Carrie series for Amazon, based on King's 1974 novel.
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