What is the History of The Dark Tower Adaptations?

When Stephen King calls The Dark Tower series his magnum opus, one doesn’t argue with one of the most prolific authors of all time.

And when the best voice in televised horror discloses his next possible project, one listens with bated breath.

Last week Mike Flanagan announced his hopes to adapt The Dark Tower into a streaming series after acquiring the book rights directly from King himself.

Dubbing it his “Holy Grail” of projects, Flanagan’s plans follow on the heels of several failed attempts to translate the horror maestro’s literary behemoth to the screen.

But between Flanagan’s luminous track record and King granting his personal blessing, there’s reason to hope this rendition might break the cycle of disappointment.

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