Stephen King's 'The Dark Tower' series

[ExistenceNow]

Sombitch.

[Elliott Evans]

I wasn't keen on a TV series in between the films anyway. Not unless it was on HBO...

[dobyblue]

Hopefully WB will give the green light to Howard on condition that he let Darabont direct and all are done as full-length movies.
I'd also be happy with Del Toro or Peter Jackson doing this.

[diableri]

So I think it's farther along than ever now with shooting scheduled and a prelim release date. Here's some info for those not following it that closely:

EW Article

King's Tweet

Elba Tweet

McConaughey Tweet

Personally I'm really disappointed that the the Howard film+show concept wasn't done (with him directing) but understand that there's a TON of material that I, as a fan want to sit through but most non-obsessed would find it tedious.

I like the director and the casting so far albeit the obvious story/character changes necessary. Idriss is going to crush Roland and it's going to be fantastic to see and hear him on screen.

Hopefully the above issues are solved with this being another cycle as I'm, loathe to see Detta/Roland relationship change so dramatically.

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[ExistenceNow]

Love the casting. Glad MM isn't Roland. I think he's a perfect Flagg.

I like Elba as Roland.

[dobyblue]

Filming underway, so cool!!

http://www.indiewire.com/article/ste...ughey-20160510

[ExistenceNow]

I wonder who she's going to play.

[dobyblue]

I'd bet it's Susan Delgado, given they're jumping around The Dark Tower universe and not following the order of the books.

I like her in Vikings a lot.

I am not familiar with the person in this pic from someone's pin but can see how Roland would be into her, lol - https://www.pinterest.com/pin/262264378272849573/

[ExistenceNow]

Well she certainly looks that part... not sure how I'd feel about their jumping into Wizard and Glass right away though. I know it's set at the beginning of Roland's timeline, but I don't think I would have appreciated that book enough without knowing Roland as an adult first.

[BeyondKnight]

My guess is that she is Gabrielle Deschain - the actress - while admittedly gorgeous - is nearly 40. Although if the changes to the source material are as drastic as I think they could be, maybe all bets are off.

[dobyblue]

Originally Posted by BeyondKnight

My guess is that she is Gabrielle Deschain - the actress - while admittedly gorgeous - is nearly 40. Although if the changes to the source material are as drastic as I think they could be, maybe all bets are off.

Ah! That is a much better guess, nice one.

[BTBaboon]

First look at Idris Elba as Roland

http://screenrant.com/dark-tower-set-photos-idris-elba/

[dobyblue]

Here's the pics if like me you can't see Twitter pictures in links due to work firewalls.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz...ark-Tower.html

Brilliant!

[ExistenceNow]

Those sandalwood grips. :chills


He looks great in the whole ensemble with the overcoat.

[ExistenceNow]

I can't believe this is finally happening. Like for real.

[dobyblue]

Gunslinger using Google Maps to track The Man in Black.

[BeyondKnight]

So, how the hell are they going to do the sub-plot with Detta Walker?

[MVDMB]

As long as they dirty and rough up the uniform, and make him appear older, I am happy with the look

[junior94]

Not sure when this is supposed to be coming out proper, but the first trailer for this has leaked.

https://vid.me/MQG8

I was kind of assuming the first thing they put out for this would be much more of a teaser nature, just a more atmospheric sorta thing, but nope this is a full 2 minutes and shows lots of different things. It's in pretty good quality, but just has like "property of Columbia/sony studios" stamped at the bottom, that sort of thing.

[ExistenceNow]

Holy fuck that looks awesome.

[scrock25]

Makes me wish I could like instantly read all 8 novels in the next couple months.

Idris Elba is so fucking awesome.

I've read that the movie is going to be more companion-ish to the books rather than follow them chronologically/by canon.

[BTBaboon]

Trailer makes me more hopeful that they'll do it right. Still iffy on the continuity stuff

[DoDaFoo]

Holy shit I'm in tears. Wow. Never thought I'd see my favorite books brought to life.

[justink]

i don't know what this is.

anyone?

[scrock25]

Stephen King's most famous book(s)

[sully51]

Don't like the "world saving" theme. The world has moved on. This is Roland's journey to the tower, do ya kennit?

[Drwbllz]

tooter fish

[BTBaboon]

New poster for the movie

Love how they kinda hid Matthew McConaughey

[ExistenceNow]

Go then.


There are other worlds than these.

[Joruus]

Originally Posted by BTBaboon

New poster for the movie

Love how they kinda hid Matthew McConaughey

Not just McConaughey... The Dark Tower is in there if you look.