The Dark Tower TV Show EXPLAINED - Mike Flanagan [2024]

Mike Flanagan is officially adapting The Dark Tower series from Stephen King into an ambitious new TV show, so this video will preview everything we know about this upcoming The Dark Tower TV series, including how the acclaimed horror director will translate the story from book to screen, who is likely to star in the series and when and how this new adaption of The Dark Tower will release.
The video will also take a look at previous failed adaptions of The Dark Tower, such as the 2017 movie starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey, as well as the cancelled Amazon pilot from Glen Mazzara, so as to see what lessons Mike Flanagan can learn for his planned adaption of The Dark Tower, which will apparently be faithful to the books and potentially connect to The Shinning and Doctor Sleep universes.
0:00 The Dark Tower Mike Flanagan Preview Trailer
0:20 Why is The Dark Tower series considered unfilmable?
0:52 Why The Dark Tower Movie Failed
1:23 Why the Amazon The Dark Tower TV Show Failed
2:12 Why Mike Flanagan is adapting The Dark Tower
3:15 What will Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower be about? [Plot]
4:33 Will The Dark Tower TV Show connect to other Stephen King stories?
5:09 Who will star in Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower TV Show? [Cast]
6:34 Is Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower TV Show in Production?
7:08 When will Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower TV show come out? [Release Date]
7:36 Where can you watch Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower TV Show?
👇 Let me know in the comments below: Do YOU think it is possible to do a faithful adaptation of The Dark Tower?
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[@TheGlssr60]

"The movie completely failed to capture the depth and complexity of the books." DING DING DING! We have a winner for understatement of the century!

[@razielgeist1400]

As someone who's read the story from beginning to end (and again... if you know what's up ) I don't think there's a better modern story teller than Mike Flanagan to give us a good adaptation of this epic story

[@dianebourne6297]

This time, I insist on a Billy Bumbler

[@TheGlssr60]

@@razielgeist1400 I think Frank Darabont, who in my opinion has done THE BEST book to movie adaptations of Stephen King novels could give him a run for his money. Of course, those are movies and not television so you are probably correct in this instance.

[@razielgeist1400]

@@TheGlssr60 I'm glad you said it... Frank is the only other story teller on my list but I still think Mike will give it a better treatment IMHO 🙏

[@MadameErebus]

Completely agree. Elba and McConaughey did what they could with terribly written and directed parts. It felt like a SyFy late night movie.

[@basementmadetapes]

Flanagan is probably the best man for the job

[@dannyd807]

Scott Eastwood for the Gunslinger

[@chukysleez]

Maybe if he could act. My pick is Jim carry. Laugh all you want. Jim could do it

[@basementmadetapes]

@@dannyd807 the name is nice but he ain’t been that mind blowing imo. There are better choices

[@MrBuketman]

@@basementmadetapesI agree with you because of the obvious. His dad is too old unfortunately. Maybe we’re late on mailing in letters for Scott.

[@basementmadetapes]

@@MrBuketman there’s lots of better actors for sure. U need that gravitas. I don’t mind Charlie Hunnam for that role. Not even sayin he the best for that either but he got chops

[@Thirty9Trails]

Gerald’s Game was one of the most faithful to the book adaptations I’ve ever seen from the King universe. I’ve been a King reader for over 35 years, and a huge DT fan. I’m excited to see what Flanagan will do being all of his work has been impressive thus far.

[@grantroberts7065]

Stand by Me (The Body) was as close to the book as you could get.

[@Thirty9Trails]

@@grantroberts7065 agreed, most of his successful adaptations have been from short stories. GG and Misery are exceptions albeit both are very short books. SBM, Shawshank, Green Mile, The Mist…. All very well done but all based on shorts.

[@elscooter]

I'll admit that I didn't read Gerald's Game, but have read many other books. But, I thought that was an amazing movie, and guessed that they didn't veer too far from the book. To this day, I am STILL haunted by one of the scenes in that movie, where a certain character is first noticed in the corner of the room.

[@Thirty9Trails]

@@elscooter That scene was spot on from the book and yeah, super creeper moment. Carel Struycken was absolutely perfect for the role. Honestly, the book is an easy read and like I said, very close to the film. One book I read as a one-off thinking it would be more of a time killer and I ended up loving it was Rose Madder.

[@mikesbookreviews]

There have been so many false starts to a proper Dark Tower adaptation over the years I'm still in the "believe it when I see it" phase, but as a Tower Junkie the idea of Mike Flanagan doing it is on the same level as Denis Villenueve adapting Dune for me. You couldn't hope for a better fit with someone who loves and respects the source material. I truly hope it happens!

[@ivanenfinger9331]

I just hope they stay extremely faithful to the source material. I would rather they never make a series if they plan to change a bunch of stuff. Long Days and pleasant nights to you sai!!!!!

[@dragonclaws9367]

Bird and Bear and Hare and Fish; give my love his fondest wish..

[@devinraymond]

If anyone should take this on, it should be Mike Flanagan. He KNOWS how to tell a story.

[@andrewmize823]

The main thing people should take away is this: The fans of the books should be the FIRST PEOPLE YOU CONSIDER when adapting a book series to the screen. The fan base are the people who are going to make or break your film/show. Also, treating the source material like it doesn't matter is NEVER going to work in favor of your adaptation. If you want to adapt a story, adapt the story--if you want to be an auteur, WRITE YOUR OWN MATERIAL.

[@davidburnett453]

This is very true, just look at what Disney and Kennedy did to StarWars….

[@whlewis9164]

@@davidburnett453And what has been to The Witcher, Wheel of Time, and Lord of the Rings in Rings of Power.

[@davidburnett453]

@@whlewis9164 oh the wheel of time was such a huge disappointment, they tried way too hard to DEI it that they took away from the story and ruined it

[@lukaszzylik4437]

Mike Flanagan managed to make Geralds Game an amazing movie. That book is unfilmmable and he made it actually work. I have complete faith in Flanagan.

[@billyrepko5038]

I really hope so. Gerald's Game was good and Dr Sleep was fantastic. The Haunting of Hill House is one of the best shows I have ever seen. But the last few Netflix series were a little bit of a letdown for me. Maybe because THHH was so damn good.

[@gagestandingready1472]

Scott Eastwood as Roland would be perfection!

[@guyjperson]

I think it's a good idea...But I wonder if he wants to walk so far into his Dad's shadow. Roland IS Clint Eastwood

[@gagestandingready1472]

@guyjperson totally get that.

[@lastknightofhonor8998]

Scott's a lame

[@guyjperson]

@@lastknightofhonor8998 Not sure what "a lame" means. But I thought Eastwood was pretty good in The Outpost.

[@hermanturnip3984]

The movie was, as the producers put it, “another turn of the wheel”. They freely admit to ignoring the books, instead putting their own take on the story. This killed the film. It wasn’t what fans of the books wanted to see, and we were glad it went down in flames. Here’s hoping that they finally do it right and stick to the books. If they do that then the fans will tune in to watch, may it do ya my trig cove. Long days and pleasant nights…

[@haukionkannel]

Putting the whole gunslinger in one film… is like putting whole dune series in one film! Willeneuw used two films to get one book done and still cut a lot of content away… Gunslinger movie is just not possible! TV series… maybe. Movie adaptation would put star wars nine Movies to look short in comparison! So yeah possible but not really

[@hermanturnip3984]

@@haukionkannel Oh yeah. No doubt. Completely agree with you. The movie left such a sour taste in my mouth. Hopefully they do the books justice in an extended TV format. That's all I'm asking. And please do Oy right. He deserves it.

[@jimdoom2276]

Actually, considering the cyclical metaphysics alluded to in the book, and the fact it is essentially a multiverse story, I think that approach was pretty clever. In fact , almost necessary. Trouble is, instead of mining that concept creatively, they used it as a crutch to nerf the budget... Good idea, appalling execution.

[@rifz42]

has "putting their own take on the story" ever worked out? so many book ruined because of it.

[@haukionkannel]

@@rifz42 Expanse TV series have their own take and it works well… Villeneuv Dune is own take and it works well… original Blade runner is own take from do Androids dream on electric Sheeps? It can work…

[@NocturnalMissSo]

I wish they'd do a movie or series about Eye of the Dragon instead.

[@chukysleez]

Eyes of the dragon is like the Old Testament of the dark tower universe. It was the first king book I read when I was 7. It's basically the story of Moses in king Arthur form

[@williamhoyle2982]

​@@chukysleezit was my first as well, but I got tired and finished joyland before finishing it soon after

[@rodneyprill4618]

The Talisman

[@Grave_Digger606]

As a Mike Flanagan fan, I’m also intrigued by your statement about how he’s working on an adaptation of If it Bleeds. If it Bleeds is not a novel, it’s a collection of 4 novellas. One of them, “Mr. Harrigan’s Phone”, has already been made into a movie. I really wonder which one Flanagan is adapting, and I’m kind of hoping it’s “Rat”.

[@williamhoyle2982]

He's making life of chuck

[@Grave_Digger606]

@@williamhoyle2982 Thanks, I appreciate that info. That story didn’t work that well for me, but hopefully I’ll enjoy the adaptation more.

[@theclassics.6599]

Now you need to get Scott Eastwood to star.

[@thebadbandito]

That would be poetic but I just don't think he's got the chops for the job

[@MrBuketman]

@@thebadbanditoI think he could be whipped into shape knowing his dad would have been perfect. Hasn’t had the best projects but has experience and a great mentor.

[@theclassics.6599]

You only need to see the Outpost to see a real good Scott Eastwood. He could do it.

[@Abrakadabro666]

Viggo Mortensen

[@MrBuketman]

@@theclassics.6599 Agreed. Thought he was also a splendid villain in Wrath of Man

[@mydragonseyes8177]

Long days and pleasant nights

[@owenmahan2854]

And may you have twice the number

[@antoniotruong5647]

Since we can't cast Clint Eastwood for the role lets get Scott Eastwood. He would be perfect for a TV Roland.

[@dustinswarb9190]

Flanagan will bring the series to life with justice. I have high hopes and expectations for this. I absolutely love the books

[@SuPeRNinJaRed]

I’ve been waiting for this... I remember when Westworld got a show I was like how the heck has Dark Tower not gotten a show?!!

[@chukysleez]

The westworld creators made fallout.. For amazon..

[@brianh9358]

Doing the entire book series would be quite an expensive project. I think that probably scared off a lot of production companies from doing it.

[@e.g.evermore4390]

When I heard: "They're making a new Dark Tower series" I was like NOOOOO PLEASE Then I heard the name "Mike Flannagan" and I went YES GIVE IT TO ME PLEASE

[@MrStonelion63]

"The Dark Tower" should be made on the grand scale "Game of Thrones" not a cheap Netflix budget with rehashed Netflix cast.

[@brite1217]

🙄 Mike has an amazing group of actors that he works with. If you don’t know that, you’re either not the smartest man on earth or you haven’t watch anything he’s done.

[@MrStonelion63]

@@brite1217 I have seen all of what he has done on Netflix and I am not impressed.

[@brite1217]

@@MrStonelion63 then you have no taste in horror

[@MrStonelion63]

@@brite1217 Have you ever read the books ?

[@MamaTine9]

@@MrStonelion63I’ve read the series multiple times and seen Mike Flanagan’s work and I’m super excited to see what he will do with it. I agree that it should be done on a grand scale like “Game of Thrones” but I wouldn’t mind some of the same actors.

[@wyldemusick]

Yeah, I think Flanagan can pull it off...if he has the room. Five seasons won't be enough.

[@holowka]

seriously. 5 seasons?

[@midnightmosesuk]

Flanagan is the man with the golden touch, everything he does is a tv event. I think this is the best possible news for The Dark Tower. The film was bad, Idris Elba was miscast and it got more wrong than it got right but, given how much it tried to pack in to the running time, that ain't surprising.

[@greyeyed123]

I was just getting some Dark Tower vibes from Fallout recently, and wondered if it might be possible to do a tv show of DT now.

[@gsdfan8455]

I read this series a number of years ago. I hope this works out.

[@wordsaresaced]

Great job bringing all the news on this project together into one video!

[@whlewis9164]

If anyone can do it, I think Mike Flanagan is the most capable. Very encouraging that he’s apparently been thinking about it for years.

[@Mangolite]

If anyone can do it, it would be Mike Flanagan. In almost everything he did, including his early works, he is gifted with storytelling and cinematography. If Amazon did get him, this would be their best-adapted series yet; I can strongly predict this.

[@jameslaird9924]

The rings of power was in no way 'up to par' 😂

[@polarfroge]

Neither was/is the WoT....to a lesser degree.

[@haukionkannel]

And still studio heads think so… What a world…

[@whlewis9164]

Rings of Power is mediocre fan fiction.

[@polarfroge]

@@whlewis9164 not even mediocre. Subpar.

[@whlewis9164]

@@polarfroge not gonna disagree

[@stephenmilberry7796]

Seeing how King based his description of Roeland Deschain on Clint Eastwood as "the man with no name" I'd love to see Scott Eastwood be in the part. He's be old enough by the time the show's made and is a 1/2 decent actor i his own right , , , not to mention he fits the description perfectly.

[@dale333]

All I'm saying is... Man in Black: Walton Goggins, The Gunslinger: Timothy Olyphant.

[@hammerofscience534]

That's some inspired casting right there. Have to rough up Tim and clean up Walton.

[@mikegoodwin6361]

This is the correct answer

[@Kamerian]

@@mikegoodwin6361 Walton Goggins would be my first choice to play Roland!

[@Capn_FTB]

Henry Thomas would be PERFECT as Callahan. I also think Eddie Dean will be the hardest to cast for. He is probably the most beloved character in the books. I think his casting is more important than Roland’s.

[@deecalkins7308]

Eddie is most definitely my favorite

[@Stonewielder]

The Dark Tower IS probably King's most "unfilmable" work, yes, but I imagine if anyone can do it it's Flanagan. And it sounds like he'll be starting off with the beginning of The Gunslinger and then go right into a season long flashback of Wizard and Glass which could work well. Personally I love all of the DT books but Wizard and Glass is one of my favorites. I think it's time for a reread!

[@fifedogg511]

My fave of the series is The Drawing of the Three then The Wolves of the Calla but Wizard and Glass is very good too.

[@williambowers4903]

I'm so excited that Flanagan is doing this! It really is a story that requires more time than a movie or even a trilogy can give you. TV series would be the best chance to get the full scope of the series. Let's hope we see it to completion. Oy!

[@FlameForgedSoul]

Sony thinking anything less than a trilogy was the way to go...sigh. But this...this gives us hope. So long as he doesn't forget about the _gunslinging_ part. Also, wherever it ends up please keep anyone that had anything to do with The Witcher or The Rings of Power *far* away from it.

[@jeffhaddox2239]

I hope whatever they do the theme song needs to be “ Behind Blue Eyes”. Every time I hear this song ,since reading the first book in the 80’s I think of Roland.

[@nathanbeer3338]

Heard from an article that Roland will tell his story he tells the Ka-tet in the Wind Through the Keyhole to Jake during them following the Man In Black in the Gunslinger, which sounds like an interesting choice considering the half part of Gunslinger dragging on and on, making it a little more interesting to watch.

[@user-qd5bp4yf4v]

I'm a huge fan of Stephen King and The Dark Tower in particular. I love it! I am impatient and excited, very excited about this news about the film adaptation of these books. I have hope that this time it will work out well because Flanagan is also a fan of King's Dark Tower and Amazon has a lot of money. I'm waiting for news about the progress of the work. The previous adaptation from Sony was a complete commercial failure. Having the rights to all 8 books, they crammed everything into one movie, and obviously it was a failure. Although, with the capabilities of the Sony studio, they could expand this to the scale of the Harry Potter film series.

[@Dismas444]

I am feeling SO reassured. Flanagan is supremely talented, a genuine fan and trusted by King already. I'm so excited. I just hope they branch out to other peripheral stories like The Talisman and Hearts Of Atlantis.

[@owenmahan2854]

Can’t wait for this to (probably) happen!!!

[@Infamous1892]

This series is so simple. Just start at Book 4 and move into the fall of Jericho hill, then go into his Quest. It's about 5-7 seasons but it's possible to do the Gunslinger.

[@benmcfee]

My personal picks for the actor to play Roland are Zac Ephron (for a middle aged gunslinger, especially since he looks almost exactly like some of the illustrations). Scott Glenn would make a fantastic old Roland, and for a young Roland, I'd go with Timothée Chalumet. Side note, Lupita Nyongo would absolutely kill it as Detta/Odetta/Susannah, and Andrew Scott was practically born to play the Man In Black.

[@biashacker]

Clint Eastwood's son should be the Gunslinger.

[@Gasgiant-ttl43]

I always thought it would make a knockout video game. Lots of puzzles, gunfights and mutants.

[@bethbaskett3]

Flanagan is the best man for the job with The Dark Tower. I trust him with Sai King's works.

[@mikerotch8375]

I still think the perfect casting for Roland would be Anson Mount. He proved his gunslinger chops in hell on wheels. Amazon is the best place for the series. With Fallout being such a success, I trust them with it.

[@alison4dice]

He was great in Hell on Wheels, but he’s busy being a clean cut starship captain now

[@74Spyderman]

Too many fingers

[@Blackwingk]

Dude! Totally agree with the comments about Scott Eastwood as Roland!

[@shabladooo]

love the use of the Jae Lee art from the comic. it’s some of his best work

[@stevenlennie]

Midnight Mass is probably my favourite show I’ve ever watched, so I have high hopes for him doing this justice.

[@joechamm]

If anyone can get the Dark Tower right it's Mike Flannigan. Watching Midnight Mass gave me that same feeling I remember as a kid reading Stephen King... he gets the characters just right.. flawed people in a world that doesn't accept moral gray areas

[@godsdemon7441]

This reminds me of Rook. It was in the Creepy and Eerie magazines back in the late 70s.

[@jessicatymczak5852]

Finding a person to play Roland is going to be hard. Only person that fits is Clint Eastwood in his younger days

[@jimmysandonato3403]

I think vigo Mortensen could pull it off

[@haukionkannel]

Viggo is too good actour for roland… It is a hard pick… and for long TV series AAA classroom actours don’t partisipate. Too long commitment! You have to find done rather unknows Person…

[@alexrogers9051]

Soo glad they gave this to Flanagan!!

[@rendarcrow]

The real issue with filming the dark tower is the copyright infringement in the books lol. The emerald city, dr doom robots and so much more 😂.

[@keithengle5757]

Even Shardik, which comes from a book by another author entirely

[@antclsky1]

He will absolutely do it justice. I hope all of this is true.

[@Link-dh3vg]

If there is anyone in the industry I’m confident can pull this off it’s Mike! Hands down. The man is a visionary

[@JustWesterns]

Small Correction - Mike Flanagan is currently in post production with an adaptation of The Life Of Chuck from the short story collection If It Bleeds, so he is not adapting the whole book. My bad for not being clearer!

[@jabberwaukee1930]

Given how the Wheel of Time series came out (honestly as soon as I realized they had Perrin be married and then killed his own wife I stopped watching) I'm glad the Dark Tower did not continue on at Amazon

[@yourtastywafflez]

I'd open the series with Eddie on the plane, before Roland comes into his head, then retell The Gunslinger in flashbacks around the campfire once Roland draws his three. Also, it'd be cool if the horn is seen in Roland's belongings, that way the show can act as a sequel.

[@johnbayles1426]

I'd love to see this linked to Black House and Salem's Lot.

[@JLnukka]

The Dark Tower is one of my favorite stories of all time and I really hope this happens and turns out better than most modern shows.

[@lindamaclaren1866]

Loved the books! Would love to see their depth and complexity in a TV series, but I fear it can't be done or would be extremely dull trying to cover all of the important threads.

[@krimsonlizzard]

Loved reading this series. Been through it multiple times.

[@darabarley3424]

I think Mike Flanagan is the perfect choice to adapt this. I just hope that I get to see it before I die. Let's get on with it 😂😂

[@chrismifflin3862]

I read these books over 20 years ago. I got to the last chapter of the last book. I had 50 pages left to go. I put the last book down and never completed it. I just did not want to know how it ended. I got so invested in the characters I did not want to how or if they died. I still don't know how it ends.

[@mr.mediocregamer9653]

It ended... Poorly

[@blackthye]

I love that there is enough money and passion floating around amongst the creatives, so that the product (spaghetti) can get thrown at the wall till something actually sticks.

[@bradperkins4669]

Karl Urban would make a great Roland

[@haukionkannel]

He will not do 7 years contract to make TV series! Neither does anyone else big name! They have to use new unknown acteurs,,, it is what it is…

[@topogi69]

Great!!! ... Now I want "The Talisman" to be his next project. I trust Mike Flanagan

[@rodneyprill4618]

Yes

[@marsoblivi0n945]

He should bring some of the people that worked on Preacher. That would help make it magical. This is just to big for one man. Need a crew either way.

[@wyldemusick]

The original plan was a movie trilogy with TV seasons in between. That was when Ron Howard was trying to do it.

[@Sainte305]

The Dark Tower series is by far King's best work, up until the ending. I hate the ending just as much as every other Stephen King story. I also REALLY hate that he ended up writing another ending to appease the fans. I think the Dark Tower story is rather easy to adapt, you just need to figure out the right medium and then remove all constraints from the studio so they can make a proper adaption. Also, the cast has to be great. I always picture Clint Eastwood as the Gunslinger, Roland Deschain of Gilead. Perhaps his son can fill the role, although he is short. I'm not an actor, but I would love to play the part.

[@dfailsthemost]

I know it will initially sound crazy, but I think they could've made a great movie out of The Wind Through the Keyhole. That would perfectly set up the world as well as briefly introduce the main characters.

[@gagestandingready1472]

That sounds amazing!!

[@sarahpopi40]

I don’t want to hear anymore about this until there’s actual filming being done, not just speculation of what could come.

[@gimplekin3629]

jesus, if you're going to amazon for your faithful adaptation. you've already failed.

[@jacobyrassilon]

It's hit or miss.....The Boys, Reacher, Fallout, and The Terminal List are instances of where Amazon were kind of hands off and let the show runners do their things and it worked out whereas Wheel of Time and Rings of Powers are instances of complete and utter disasters where they hired the wrong show runners and execs were heavily involved. I think Mike Flannigan is the right show runner for a project like this, but will Amazon leave him alone and let him do what he does? They are already interfering with the Warhammer lore, which could make Henry Cavill jump ship. So one never knows with Amazon.

[@RobinPortnoff]

AFAIK Flanagan has no contract with Netflix anymore. The Fall of House Uscher was supposed to be his last project for them.

[@Teacherofall]

As a fan, I am concerned about how modern views might alter some of the lore. His wife looking to voice Blane the Mono should be an indicator of what will come.

[@xpkareem]

Big fan of Mike and of the books, so this is very exciting for me.

[@fetbetty]

You must remember that the dark tower was written as a stand alone story. Btw, the last book shit me to tears, i sensed how it was going to end about two thirds in, i threw it at the wall..

[@johnslavik7629]

If he ties is some of the other great King titles like The Stand, Insomnia & The Talisman, this could be one of the best TV series ever.

[@twistedturns65]

I think if anyone can do it, Flanagan can, especially in a TV show format.

[@TheMasonator777]

I’m 55 and read the whole series multiple times from the age of 19. I’m over it.

[@rmazik]

19

[@TheMasonator777]

@@rmazik Yeah, 19, what about it?

[@dylanmiller1790]

@@TheMasonator777 what about it? what the hell do you mean what about it? sounds like you have zero reading comprehension for a series you've claimed to read multiple times..

[@archangelum]

If only HBO or Netflix would do "IT" this way. 10 hours, rated NC-17. No name actors. Let the accurate, mostly complete adaptation of "IT" be the Star.

[@erichelm688]

holy shit holy holy shit I really can't think of a director that I'd rather have doing this. Mike and his team are gonna kill it! I'm not sure why and I know they're not related, but just watching the whole fallout series really made me long for another go at the dark tower and cemented the fact that these movies could absolutely be made.

[@Antiwoke1]

After having read the entire dark tower series over the years seven or eight times, it is my opinion they would never be able to do the story justice on film.

[@sgray001]

As far as casting, I have always thought Daniel Craig in Cowboys & Aliens was spot on Roland.

[@calebdavis9458]

If anyone can, it’s Flanagan!

[@williamwood7338]

I have enjoyed his other tv series, and Doctor Sleep. Just knowing he would start from the 1st book is enough for me. As faithful an adaptation as possible is what matters. It doesn’t need to be exact but close will do it. Otherwise what is the point? I never even bothered to watch the movie version. King is one of my favourite writers, but all too often adaptation’s of his books fall far short of the wonder of his writing. I hope this goes as well as Mike’s other tv series. If it does, then it’ll be fantastic

[@freddyfasthands8131]

I don't want him to mess up another Stephen King great. And this is THE epic. He even forgot Charlie the Choo Choo and Tiny Town in Doctor Sleep. Don't let him touch my baby!

[@hammerofscience534]

This is one story I would like to see a prequel for as in the novels we barely get any in his prime bad ass Roland, he's either old and maimed or young an inexperienced. We need a story after he is trained but before he is washed up.

[@WikdJester93]

The tower has many doors. It's very easy to incorporate every adaptation good or bad.

[@michaelp772]

I'm worried about Jake aging out of his character too quickly. They'll have to get a 9-10 year old, so the series can last a few years.

[@MistaKnifeguy]

HBO should do this. As well as an "IT" series ( with Frank Darabont directing.)

[@billyrepko5038]

If Amazons "Dark Tower" was not up to par with "Rings of Power" and "Wheel of Time", it must have put together by high school students. I mean how bad do you have to be to be worst than those piles of crap.

[@sjc4]

LOL amazon passing on TDT because they spent too much on shittier shows is just, maddeningly poetic

[@JimmyJacpots]

Henry Thomas as The Man in Black would cook.

[@Stonecutter334]

Hopefully they can get it right this time!

[@SGT_STOIC]

Benjamin Evan Ainswoth as young Roland, Carla Gugina as his mother. Zach Gilford would make a good Eddie Dean and T'Nia Miller as Susanna. im sure there are others...

[@naruto73syfy]

I need to read the book

[@charliebrown1828]

Wish they would do "Black House" also.

[@Bibble243]

Daaaamn Amazon really went all in on Wheel of Time and Rings of Power. So much so they passed on this. Big swing and a miss... although in hindsight, maybe fantastical grand epics aren't their forte. They nail it with things like The Boys and Fallout.

[@Jack908r]

Amazon passed on the series for Rings of Power and Wheel of Time? Well, that explains a lot.