![]() ![]() Three years later, King published The Wind Through the Keyhole (2012), which although technically the eighth novel, sits between the fourth and fifth books chronologically. At the time, King said that the series had ended with the seventh novel.īut in 2009, he posted a poll on his website asking readers if they’d like a new book in Dark Tower series, or a sequel to The Shining, called Doctor Sleep. All the books have been incredibly popular, with most getting onto best-selling lists. Possibly spurred by the accident, King quickened his writing speed, and published three novels – Wolves of the Calla (2003), Song of Susannah (2004), and The Dark Tower (2004) – in the space of two years. Post that, the Maine-based author delivered a new book every four or five years – The Drawing of the Three (1987), The Waste Lands (1991), and Wizard and Glass (1997) – until a car accident in 1999. It took King more than twelve years to finish the novel, which made it to print in 1982, as The Gunslinger. ![]() So, why did it take so long? And what can you expect from the film adaptation when the time comes? What is The Dark Tower?Īn eight-book series spanning more than 4,000 pages, The Dark Tower came to life as a series of five short stories that were published in a magazine. It's expected to come out sometime in 2018. Though Elba is attached to the project, it will star another actor to play the younger version of his character. There's also a follow-up TV adaptation in the works, which will fill in the backstory. It’s finally coming August 4, with the likes of Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey in the lead, and has been co-written and directed by Nikolaj Arcel, whose last film was the 18th-century Danish drama A Royal Affair. King considers the last of those – The Dark Tower – to be his magnum opus, but the series has had a troubled road to the big screen, having been in some form of production since as early as 2007. Mercedes, a series on monster novella The Mist, and fantasy western The Dark Tower. Just this year, we will be treated to the horror evil clown drama It, and Netflix BDSM suspense thriller Gerald’s Game, the hard-boiled detective series Mr. ![]() Most of his popular work has been turned into dozens of movies and TV shows over the decades. Stephen King’s prolific writing skills and propensity for churning out thrillers readymade for the screen has made him a darling for Hollywood. ![]()
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