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cyba89 · Mar 1, 2016

Just announced by King himself on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/StephenKing/status/704674793145159680

EDIT:
Idris Elba & Matthew McConaughey on Twitter:
https://twitter.com/McConaughey/status/704679948179484672

Entertaiment Weekly article with more details:
http://www.ew.com/article/2016/02/29/dark-tower-rises-stephen-king-idris-elba-and-matthew-mcconaughey

It’s easy to imagine that phrase being The Dark Tower’s version of “A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away …,” serving to introduce almost any part of the saga. But this first film will not adapt the plot of the first book, The Gunslinger, published in 1982.
“[The movie] starts in media res, in the middle of the story instead of at the beginning, which may upset some of the fans a little bit, but they’ll get behind it, because it is the story,” King says.

Discotheque · Mar 1, 2016

lmao at the Idris twitter he linked. that boy gonna be famous for a few seconds.

awesome casting.

CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls · Mar 1, 2016

Holy fuck, Idris is Roland? Oh god...oh god I can't deal with it.

Imp the Dimp · Mar 1, 2016

Read book #1 and it was not good at all. But glad to see Idris getting significant jobs.

Messypandas · Mar 1, 2016

Fucking amazing casting

DKehoe · Mar 1, 2016

That's weird, the tweet isn't there any more. Hopefully his account wasn't hacked or something like that.

EDIT: He uploaded an amended version: https://twitter.com/stephenking/status/704674793145159680

bounchfx · Mar 1, 2016

Holy fuck yes

snacknuts · Mar 1, 2016

Holy shit. It's happening.

Discotheque · Mar 1, 2016

Imp the Dimp said:
Read book #1 and it was not good at all. But glad to see Idris getting significant jobs.

i digress. the first book has a very cool atmosphere to it. but the plot really picks up in the second one. that would make a cool film.

i dunno how they're going to make the first one into an accessible movie. i hope they do their own thing. just divide the viewers. make it interesting.

Ray Wonder · Mar 1, 2016

Discotheque said:
lmao at the Idris twitter he linked. that boy gonna be famous for a few seconds.

awesome casting.

@Idris has a cool app.

"Truebill let's you find, track and manage your subscriptions. Cancel any unwanted subscriptions with 1 click."

I'm about to get it

Busty · Mar 1, 2016

cyba89 · Mar 1, 2016

DKehoe said:
That's weird, the tweet isn't there any more. Hopefully his account wasn't hacked or something like that.

He made a new tweet because he made a mistake with Idris Elbas Twitter handle. I updated the link in the OP.

Daingurse · Mar 1, 2016

Awesome. Currently listening to Wizard and Glass with my step-dad.

ShadowSwordmaster · Mar 1, 2016

This is really happening.

Discotheque · Mar 1, 2016

McConaughey's amazing spacey delivery in the lincoln commercials is perfect for the man in black.

Makonero · Mar 1, 2016

So is McConaghey going to be Roland or Idris? I definitely can see McConaghey as Randall Flagg.

FeD.nL · Mar 1, 2016

Makonero said:
So is McConaghey going to be Roland or Idris? I definitely can see McConaghey as Randall Flagg.

WB wanted McConaughey for Randall back in '14, so I assume he's the man in black.

Cannot believe it's really happening!

CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls · Mar 1, 2016

Makonero said:
So is McConaghey going to be Roland or Idris? I definitely can see McConaghey as Randall Flagg.

Has to be Flagg. You can't get Idris and not have him as Roland. It's a genius casting move.

Inferno313 · Mar 1, 2016

I've never read these books but I'm into any film that pits Idris Elba against Mcconaughey.

WedgeX · Mar 1, 2016

Awwwwww yissssssssss

Herbs · Mar 1, 2016

holey shit

please don't be idris as the man in black, please don't be idris

Makonero · Mar 1, 2016

FeD.nL said:
WB wanted McConaughey for Randall back in '14, so I assume he's the man in black.

Cannot believe it's really happening!

CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls said:
Has to be Flagg. You can't get Idris and not have him as Roland. It's a genius casting move.

Time to read the series! Super exciting. I've read the Stand and McConaughey is the epitome of the Walkin' Dude.

Spanx McFranks · Mar 1, 2016

I am so happy with this casting! I have to fight not to get my hope up though, I've been waiting too long for a Dark Tower movie.

cyba89 · Mar 1, 2016

FeD.nL said:
WB wanted McConaughey for Randall back in '14, so I assume he's the man in black.

Cannot believe it's really happening!

McConaugheys last tweet pretty much confirms this.
https://twitter.com/McConaughey/status/704673186697256960

SocksAndShoes · Mar 1, 2016

YES YES YES YES YES
YES YES YES YES YES

2016 is the year dreams come true people.

DKehoe · Mar 1, 2016

Makonero said:
So is McConaghey going to be Roland or Idris? I definitely can see McConaghey as Randall Flagg.

There has been talk for a while that Idris was going to be Roland so I'd assume it will be the case.

It'll be interesting to see if

McConaghey will also be Flagg in the adaptation of The Stand

DeviantBoi · Mar 1, 2016

I would say cast Jacob Tremblay as Jake, but he's a couple of years too young for the role.

GasProblem · Mar 1, 2016

Idris Elba and McConaughey. Damn that's nice.

I'll read the books someday.

Arnie7 · Mar 1, 2016

oh yessss

Nameless · Mar 1, 2016

hahaha Rust as The Man in Black is God damn perfect.

Idris as Roland is God damn beautiful. In before the "but Roland's eyes" crowd.

CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls · Mar 1, 2016

DeviantBoi said:
I would say cast Jacob Tremblay as Jake, but he's a couple of years too young for the role.

He'd grow with the role, though. He's currently 9 years old and would likely be 10 by the time filming is done. Jake was only 11 or so in the book.

Now all we need is Aaron Paul as Eddie and we're set to go!

DarkChronic · Mar 1, 2016

Can't believe I'm actually witnessing this. So amazing.

Really warming up to Elba being Roland. I wasn't feeling it at first, but it's growing on me.

DeviantBoi · Mar 1, 2016

GasProblem said:
Idris Elba and McConaughey. Damn that's nice.

I'll read the books someday.

That's what I keep saying.

I've read the first three novels, but somehow always end up getting stuck in Wizard and Glass. It's happened to me twice already.

What did he mean by this? · Mar 1, 2016

McCoughnahey as Flagg and Man in Black?

The King Cinematic Universe

Raxus · Mar 1, 2016

Nice to see GAF casting works.

Looking forward to it. I really should check out the series.

Auctopus · Mar 1, 2016

Thought the 1st book was the dullest King novel I've ever read. I guess I should try to second one, finally.

True Savior · Mar 1, 2016

I honestly would prefer Matthew as Roland than Elba.

Vigilant Walrus · Mar 1, 2016

Should I read the books? If I do, I might be spoiled by this. If I don't I end up souring the books.

Realistically, what is the chance of them doing justice to the entire series? There is no way this is going to be on par with lord of the rings of doing the books justice?

I always regretted that I saw Enders Game instead of reading the book. But in the case of Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings, I am glad I hadn't read the books. Nobody is more sour than salty "the books/manga was better".
dilemma...

Herbs · Mar 1, 2016

How about James McAvoy as Eddie. And jeez Jacob Trembley was made for Jake.

Shaanyboi · Mar 1, 2016

i should read these...

Are they all good or is there a recommended stopping point?

Textured Monk · Mar 1, 2016

This is amazing. It's really hard to come up with better casting than that.

Spanx McFranks · Mar 1, 2016

CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls said:
Now all we need is Aaron Paul as Eddie and we're set to go!

I totally agree. Since starting Breaking Bad, I've thought Aaron Paul would be a great Eddie Dean.

Herbs · Mar 1, 2016

Vigilant Walrus said:
Should I read the books? If I do, I might be spoiled by this. If I don't I end up souring the books.

Realistically, what is the chance of them doing justice to the entire series? There is no way this is going to be on par with lord of the rings of doing the books justice?

I always regretted that I saw Enders Game instead of reading the book. But in the case of Game of Thrones and Lord of the Rings, I am glad I hadn't read the books. Nobody is more sour than salty "the books/manga was better".
dilemma...

I'd read them. These books are very fluid and I think fans will be less salty about changes that will be necessary to get it to a cohesive image on screen.

atr0cious · Mar 1, 2016

Idris as one of my favorite fictional characters? Yes please. Please have a good plan for the rest of the series.

DeviantBoi · Mar 1, 2016

CapitalismSucks DonkeyBalls said:
He'd grow with the role, though. He's currently 9 years old and would likely be 10 by the time filming is done. Jake was only 11 or so in the book.

Now all we need is Aaron Paul as Eddie and we're set to go!

Now I don't think I can re-read the books without having Aaron Paul in my head as Eddie.

Walpurgis · Mar 1, 2016

I hope this is good. I've heard good things about the book and I like Idris Elba.

FeD.nL · Mar 1, 2016

cyba89 said:
McConaugheys last tweet much confirms this.
https://twitter.com/McConaughey/status/704673186697256960

Fucking perfect.

-Plasma Reus- · Mar 1, 2016

Dream casting right here.

Spanx McFranks · Mar 1, 2016

Shaanyboi said:
i should read these...

Are they all good or is there a recommended stopping point?

They are all good. Some are weaker than others, but still very much enjoyable.

teiresias · Mar 1, 2016

Seems like the kind of cast that might be flakey to keep on board for an entire series of films. Or is this already planned as a single film only?

The Waste Lands is still my favorite of the books though.

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