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"I Was Terrified": Stephen King Shares His Thoughts On His Latest Adaptation
Stephen King adaptations are thriving, and this year brings two highly anticipated films: 'The Long Walk' in October and 'The Running Man' in November.
Stephen King adaptations are doing very well these days. This year, two films will be released: first The Long Walk in October and then The Running Man in November.
JT Mollner (Strange Darling) wrote the script for The Long Walk based on King’s book. In a recent interview, he talks about the nerve-wracking moment he discovered what the author thought about the film.
"I was terrified that Stephen King wouldn't like it," Mollner said. "It's exciting, but also scary, because you care so much for the writer. [But] this felt right."
Luckily for Mollner, the writer was ultimately very pleased with the adaptation. "When we heard that he liked it, that was a really important moment," he shares.
The Long Walk is directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games). The film features roles for Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, and more. It will premiere in theaters on September 12th.
JT Mollner (Strange Darling) wrote the script for The Long Walk based on King’s book. In a recent interview, he talks about the nerve-wracking moment he discovered what the author thought about the film.
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"I was terrified that Stephen King wouldn't like it," Mollner said. "It's exciting, but also scary, because you care so much for the writer. [But] this felt right."
Luckily for Mollner, the writer was ultimately very pleased with the adaptation. "When we heard that he liked it, that was a really important moment," he shares.
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The Long Walk is directed by Francis Lawrence (The Hunger Games). The film features roles for Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Mark Hamill, and more. It will premiere in theaters on September 12th.
