Mike Flanagan claims he has already held talks with Stephen King regarding bringing another project to life after already adapting two of the author’s books – Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep.
“[Stephen King and I] are talking actively about what’s next, and we have a great idea for that I’m not allowed to talk about yet,” Flanagan revealed to CinemaBlend. “But it’s really cool, and yeah, I expect there will be another chance to play in that sandbox very soon.”
“It’s been my dream since I was a kid to be able to adapt Stephen King, and he’s let me play in that sandbox two times; I would be thrilled to do it again,” Flanagan continued. “He’s been happy both times, which is still like [mind-blown gesture], as long as that keeps up, if he’ll have me back, I’m there for the long haul. I’ll do as many as he’ll let me.”
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Flanagan isn’t the only director to frequently work with Stephen King as Frank Darabont directed The Shawshank Redemption, The Green Mile, and The Mist. Additionally, Rob Reiner directed Stand By Me and Misery, and George A. Romero directed Creepshow and The Dark Half.
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Doctor Sleep features a cast that includes Ewan McGregor, Kyliegh Curran, Carl Lumbly, Zahn McClarnon, Emily Alyn Lind, Bruce Greenwood, Jocelin Donahue, Alex Essoe and Cliff Curtis.
