The Dark Tower
Idris Elba is still gun for a continuation toThe Dark Tower- despite the sundry reception the film has received so far . The Dark Toweris based on the epic fantasy series from Stephen King , which play along The Gunslinger Roland on his quest to reach the titulary tower . The serial publication ran for eight books , and over the years various filmmakers have seek to bring the challenging work to the big screen .
Ron Howardfamously tried to turnThe Dark Towerinto a simultaneous movie and television dealership , but after years of ontogeny those design went nowhere . In the end , Nikolaj Arcel organize the modestly budget megahit , with a storyline that act as a sequel of kind to the book . The film has forgather with a mostly negative receipt from rooter and critic , and gross just over $ 110 million worldwide ; numbers that are n’t very encouraging for a promising franchise launcher .
Despite the numbers , Elba still wants aDark Towersequel to happen . He discussed the picture show in aRadio Timesinterview , addressing the planned TV series spin - off and his hope for a lineal picture sequel :
“ I think any TV serial that is an offshoot from the motion-picture show can have more time to search some themes . I ’d personally prefer to do another Dark Tower film , exploring some more of the gunslinger – as a film . I do n’t have sex much about where they are with the video show – but I think there ’s decidedly talks to seek and do another one . ”
Elba also spoke recently about the plan series , claiming he “ could n’t secernate you ” where it presently stands . Realistically , The Dark Towerfranchise would probably be better suit to telly , which could explore its world in much greater astuteness . vulgar complaints about the movie include its short runtime - despite the epic scale of King ’s source cloth - and that the vivid violence and adult themes of the books were watered down for a PG-13 rating .
It ’s a pity the film did n’t connect with viewers since Stephen King sports fan are currently enjoy a golden era of adaptation . IThas become a record - interrupt knock , Netflix’sGerald ’s Gameand1922are both draw rave reexamination and television seriesMr Mercedeshas just beenrenewedfor a second time of year . apply the modest corner situation returns of the firstDark Towerand the muted fan response , a lineal continuation seems dubious at this point .
Talk of atelevision serieshas predictably gone quiet since the film underperform , but we ’ll keep you updated onThe Dark Towerfranchise as more information becomes available .
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Source : Radio Times
