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Mike Flanagan's Five-Season Adaptation of The Dark Tower Planned

1/3/2026

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Mike Flanagan is advancing his adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower, planning a five-season series.
Flanagan says the project will not be eclipsed by the 2017 film.
He notes many scripts are complete and the adaptation remains a priority.
Carrie, Stephen King's first novel, is also being adapted for release in 2026.
Casting for The Dark Tower will be crucial, as actors will portray iconic characters for years.

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Mike Flanagan is advancing his adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower, planning a five-season series.
Flanagan says the project will not be eclipsed by the 2017 film.
He notes many scripts are complete and the adaptation remains a priority.
Carrie, Stephen King's first novel, is also being adapted for release in 2026.
Casting for The Dark Tower will be crucial, as actors will portray iconic characters for years.