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King’s 'Dark Tower' to become film, TV series
By Adnan Tezer Sep 10, 2010, 0:35 GMT
Universal's film and TV divisions will jointly adapt Stephen King's epic fantasy series "The Dark Tower."
According to The Hollywood Reporter, the divisions will produce three films and a TV show based on King's seven "Dark Tower" novels, short stories and comic books.
The "Dark Tower" books have sold more than 20 million copies in 40 countries.
The books chronicle the exploits of Roland Deschain, who is known as the mysterious The Gunslinger, as he wanders across a bleak post-apocalyptic world in his quest for a black tower. He encounters time portals along the way that allow contact with the modern world.
Ron Howard will direct the first film and first season of the TV show, which will both be written by Oscar winner Akiva Goldsman.
Howard, Goldsman and Brian Grazer will produce the film and TV series.
The trio plan for the first film in the trilogy to be immediately followed by the TV series that will connect to the second film. After the second film, the TV series will serve as a bridge to the third film.
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