Stephen King to write new material for Mike Flanagan's Dark Tower series
Briefly

Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower is gaining momentum as King actively collaborates on the project, crafting new material to enrich the series. During IGN Fan Fest, King expressed enthusiasm for his involvement. Unlike previous adaptations, notably the 2017 film, this collaboration gives fans hope for a faithful yet fresh interpretation, as Flanagan's past works like Gerald's Game demonstrate his adeptness in translating King's narratives. With Flanagan calling the Dark Tower adaptation his dream project, and King’s writing input, anticipation is building among fans.
During IGN Fan Fest, King revealed he was working with Flanagan on the upcoming TV series, and would be writing new material outside of what's been established in the books.
Given the sprawling and cyclical nature of The Dark Tower series, there's ample room for King to tweak the story elements without diluting what fans love about the books.
Flanagan has repeatedly proven himself to be a deft shepherd in bringing King's works to screen, as evidenced by the acclaimed adaptations of Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep.
Flanagan has called adapting The Dark Tower his "dream project," and with King on board, fans have reason to be excited.
Read at Polygon
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