Mike Flanagan Says The Dark Tower Still in Development at Amazon
Mike Flanagan confirms his planned adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower remains in development at Amazon MGM Studios and he still intends to make it.
Mike Flanagan has confirmed that his planned adaptation of Stephen King's The Dark Tower is still in development at Amazon MGM Studios. In a new interview, Flanagan said the project has never stopped being worked on and he believes it will eventually be made.
Flanagan explained that moving the rights for The Dark Tower takes more than a calendar year due to involvement from multiple studios and characters. Despite the complexity, he remains committed to bringing the series to the screen.
The project was first announced in 2022, when Flanagan acquired the rights and planned to adapt it under Amazon MGM Studios. After signing an overall deal with Amazon, the studio prioritized a Carrie adaptation as Flanagan's first project.
Flanagan has previously created film adaptations of Stephen King works including Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep, and The Life of Chuck. His first King TV show, Carrie, has received positive reviews, sitting at 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.
In addition to The Dark Tower, Flanagan is attached to several other projects, including the DCU's Clayface movie, The Exorcist: Martyrs, a Warhammer 40,000 project, and producing Rot.
Quick answers
Is The Dark Tower still happening?
Yes, Mike Flanagan confirmed it is still in development at Amazon MGM Studios.
Why is The Dark Tower taking so long?
Flanagan said moving the rights takes more than a calendar year due to multiple studios and characters involved.
What other Stephen King projects has Mike Flanagan worked on?
He has adapted Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep, and The Life of Chuck, and his Carrie series is at 84% on Rotten Tomatoes.