It looks like Ron Howard, Akiva Goldsman and Brian Grazer’s long-gestating and highly ambitious plan to adapt Stephen King’s The Dark Tower may yet see the light of day, with Sony and MRC teaming up to co-finance and produce what they hope will be an epic franchise spanning both movies and television. “There are few […]
Cary Fukunaga on adapting It and finding the “perfect Pennywise”
Back in December it was announced that Cary Fukunaga (True Detective) has signed on to direct (at least) the first movie in a two-part adaptation of Stephen King’s horror classic It, and now the filmmaker has been speaking about the project to Brazilian newspaper O Globo (via Bloody Disgusting). “I’ve been on this project for […]
James Franco to star in Stephen King adaptation 11/22/63
James Franco has signed on to star in the lead role of Jake Epping in Hulu and Warner Bros. Television’s upcoming original series 11/22/63, which is based upon the Stephen King novel of the same name. Described as “part thriller, part love story”, 11/22/63 sees high-school English teacher Epping travelling back in time to prevent […]
First image from Stephen King adaptation Cell starring John Cusack, Samuel L. Jackson and Isabelle Fuhrman
The first official image from director Top ‘Kip’ Williams’ (Paranormal Activity 2) upcoming Stephen King adaptation Cell has arrived online, featuring 1408 stars John Cusack and Samuel L. Jackson alongside Isabelle Fuhrman (Orphan)… “When a powerful signal is broadcast across mobile networks worldwide, cell phone users’ minds are instantly and dangerously re-programmed. Heading north through […]
Seth Grahame-Smith says It movie “will bring back some of the viciousness of the book”
Last month it was revealed that True Detective helmer Cary Fukunaga has signed on to direct the first of a two-part feature adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror novel It, and producer Seth Grahame-Smith has been speaking about the project to EW, during which he promised a “vicious” and “scary” adaptation of the book. “I […]
Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes getting a miniseries courtesy of David E. Kelley
Stephen King’s 2014 novel Mr. Mercedes is heading to the small screen, with Variety reporting that David E. Kelley (L.A. Law, Boston Legal) is writing a limited series based upon the book, with Jack Bender set to direct. “This is an amazing opportunity to adapt a script from material penned by one of the world’s […]
Stephen King’s fantasy epic returns in Marvel’s Dark Tower: The Drawing of the Three – House of Cards #1
Marvel Comics has announced the third instalment in its series of comic books based upon Stephen King’s dark fantasy epic The Dark Tower, with New York Times Bestselling writers Peter David (Spider-Man 2099) & Robin Furth (The Dark Tower: A Complete Concordance) and critically acclaimed artist Piotr Kowalski (Marvel Knights: Hulk) set to launch Dark […]
Cary Fukunaga to direct adaptation of Stephen King’s It in the summer, will be split into two movies
It seems like a big screen adaptation of Stephen King’s It has been on the cards for an eternity now, but according to producer Dan Lin (The LEGO Movie), the film will go into producer in the summer under director Cary Fukunaga (True Detective). “The idea is to start official prep in March for a […]