Stephen King’s The Dark Tower fantasy novel series is a certified literary classic that didn’t have great live-action success. The 2017 film of the same name starring Idris Elba as the protagonist gunslinger Roland Deschain didn’t capture the hearts of critics nor fans.

Stephen King confirmed that he would be part of Mike Flanagan’s TV adaptation of his book The Dark Tower series.

Stephen King is not writing for Mike Flanagan’s anticipated Dark Tower series, after all. “Contrary to the Internet (which usually is never wrong), I am NOT writing for Mike Flanagan’s DARK TOWER,” the author posted on Bluesky Monday afternoon.

There's nothing a dynamic duo like Stephen King and Mike Flanagan couldn't accomplish - but it won't be happening this time.

The Doctor Sleep director acquired the rights to Stephen King’s opus almost three years ago. He plans to do a faithful adaptation of the books as a series, something that makes a lot of sense and is refreshing if you were unlucky enough to see the Dark Tower film adaptation in theaters.

Stephen King ’s The Dark Tower has had a long, winding road to adaptation, and this time, it seems like it’s finally getting the treatment fans have been waiting for. Mike Flanagan , the filmmaker behind Doctor Sleep and Gerald’s Game ,