The eight-novel magnum opus ofStephen Kingknown collectively asThe Dark Towerhas long been thought impossible to adapt for the big screen. Writer-directorNikolaj Arceland the screenwriting team ofAkiva Goldsman,Anders Thomas Jensen, andJeff Pinkneraim to prove that notion incorrect. And yet, with so many moving pieces, characters, and head-tripping concepts packed into the series, just introducing the world(s) to novice moviegoers is going to be a trial in and of itself.
Luckily,EWhas a breakdown of just which elements from King’s book series are being pulled into the first movie adaptation. No, it’s not going to be a straight adaptation of the first book, “The Gunslinger.” In fact, the movie version is going to besomewhat of a sequel, continuing the events of the characters in the books but telling their story in a new fashion that will be a fresh approach for both first-timers and veteran fans alike. Today also saw the launch of a newviral campaignfor the movie which should have longtime book-readers pretty pleased.
The Dark Tower- which starsIdris ElbaandMatthew McConaugheyand will open on August 15, 2025 - will (sort of) start off where the books ended, owing to the cyclical nature of this story’s mythology. This discussion could get a bitspoilery, so book-readers and non-book-readers alike should avoid if you don’t want to see where the movie and books will cross paths:
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