Stephen King's The Dark Tower - (2017, D: Arcel) S: Elba, McConaughey
03-17-12, 09:47 AM
#177
DVD Talk Hero
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
One thing is for sure. Don't hold onto the planning too long. The longer it goes on, the harder it will be for people to adjust their prejudice formed during pre-production.
08-03-12, 01:27 PM
#178
DVD Talk Hall of Fame
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
The Dark Tower is still being considered, may now star Russell Crowe
by Sean O'Neal August 3, 2012
To date it seems as though Ron Howard's unwieldy adaptation of The Dark Tower has as much forward momentum as Blaine The Mono sitting in the Cradle—a reference that people who haven't read the books may never get, because Howard's three Dark Tower movies and two limited-run TV series are probably never going to get made. Today's update offers a few changes to that story but, much like The Dark Tower series itself, no satisfying conclusion: Deadline reports that Warner Bros. is still considering whether it really wants to commit to the project it rescued from Universal's rejection pile, and its final decision (likely to be made within the next couple of weeks) now apparently hinges on whether Russell Crowe will sign on to star.
Crowe would be stepping in for Javier Bardem—who abandoned the role of gunslinger Roland Deschain after growing impatient with all the waiting around, just starring in James Bond movies and sleeping with Penelope Cruz to fill the hours—and already Howard, screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, and producer Brian Grazer are using their A Beautiful Mind connection to lean on him. Of course, Crowe's also got plenty to do already (starring in Noah, maybe directing a Bill Hicks biopic, trying to get this damn beehive off his paw and get to the sweet, sweet honey), and it would certainly be a tall order to ask him to commit to a part that could consume the next five years or so of his life, and all but define his career thereafter. Suffice it to say, it's not a great position to be in to have your stalled, hugely ambitious project hanging on a kind word from Russell Crowe, but maybe Howard will get lucky.
by Sean O'Neal August 3, 2012
To date it seems as though Ron Howard's unwieldy adaptation of The Dark Tower has as much forward momentum as Blaine The Mono sitting in the Cradle—a reference that people who haven't read the books may never get, because Howard's three Dark Tower movies and two limited-run TV series are probably never going to get made. Today's update offers a few changes to that story but, much like The Dark Tower series itself, no satisfying conclusion: Deadline reports that Warner Bros. is still considering whether it really wants to commit to the project it rescued from Universal's rejection pile, and its final decision (likely to be made within the next couple of weeks) now apparently hinges on whether Russell Crowe will sign on to star.
Crowe would be stepping in for Javier Bardem—who abandoned the role of gunslinger Roland Deschain after growing impatient with all the waiting around, just starring in James Bond movies and sleeping with Penelope Cruz to fill the hours—and already Howard, screenwriter Akiva Goldsman, and producer Brian Grazer are using their A Beautiful Mind connection to lean on him. Of course, Crowe's also got plenty to do already (starring in Noah, maybe directing a Bill Hicks biopic, trying to get this damn beehive off his paw and get to the sweet, sweet honey), and it would certainly be a tall order to ask him to commit to a part that could consume the next five years or so of his life, and all but define his career thereafter. Suffice it to say, it's not a great position to be in to have your stalled, hugely ambitious project hanging on a kind word from Russell Crowe, but maybe Howard will get lucky.
I've only read the first two books and that was in the early '90s (and I forget pretty much everything about them except for Roland calling aspirin "astin" or something; also big horseshoe crabs), so I have no clue as to whether Crowe is a good fit for the role.
08-03-12, 01:42 PM
#181
DVD Talk Hero
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
Agreed. I still have a man-crush on Olyphant and while he's got a great fit, I'd take it (if you know what I mean).
08-05-12, 02:50 PM
#182
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
Sorry to bump for no real news but, I just started reading this series (about 300 pages into The Drawing of the Three aka The Dark Tower II). Really enjoying the series thus far, the second book has been really interesting if you ask me. On the topic of a film I really have to say I can't picture Crowe as Roland at all. It should be someone who looks like they have a bit more wear and age to them if you ask me. Javier Bardem would have worked well, too bad he dropped out. I also think they should just scrap the idea of making these books into movies and just turn it into an HBO series. Seems like it could be done justice much better that way.
08-05-12, 03:30 PM
#184
DVD Talk Gold Edition
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
Sorry to bump for no real news but, I just started reading this series (about 300 pages into The Drawing of the Three aka The Dark Tower II). Really enjoying the series thus far, the second book has been really interesting if you ask me. On the topic of a film I really have to say I can't picture Crowe as Roland at all. It should be someone who looks like they have a bit more wear and age to them if you ask me. Javier Bardem would have worked well, too bad he dropped out. I also think they should just scrap the idea of making these books into movies and just turn it into an HBO series. Seems like it could be done justice much better that way.
And I'm glad Bardem dropped out. I never liked him for the role. Maybe that's because I always pictured a young Clint Eastwood as Roland when I read the books, but I also think Bardem's look, his features, are just too unique. I don't think I mind Crowe for the role at all.
08-05-12, 05:02 PM
#186
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
That book was always my favorite in the series. I really want to revisit these books again soon, but I doubt I'll ever get around to it.
And I'm glad Bardem dropped out. I never liked him for the role. Maybe that's because I always pictured a young Clint Eastwood as Roland when I read the books, but I also think Bardem's look, his features, are just too unique. I don't think I mind Crowe for the role at all.
And I'm glad Bardem dropped out. I never liked him for the role. Maybe that's because I always pictured a young Clint Eastwood as Roland when I read the books, but I also think Bardem's look, his features, are just too unique. I don't think I mind Crowe for the role at all.
08-06-12, 01:53 PM
#187
DVD Talk Legend
08-06-12, 03:24 PM
#188
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
Hasn't King stated that Roland was heavily based on Clint Eastwood's "Man with No Name" character? Wikipedia states this, although there's no citeation.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Tower_(series)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Dark_Tower_(series)
08-06-12, 04:07 PM
#190
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
Yes I believe King has admitted that Clint Eastwood from the Man with No Name Trilogy was the main inspiration for the look of Roland. He either says this in one of the novels, or a preface or afterword or whatever from one of the books.
Obviously Clint is too old for the part now, I still say Viggo Mortenson is the best option.
Obviously Clint is too old for the part now, I still say Viggo Mortenson is the best option.
08-07-12, 12:39 PM
#191
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
Russel Crowe did an okay job in the Quick and the Dead. I could see him as Roland, possibly. He's surely a better fit than Bardem. I like Viggo best out of those mentioned here.
I'm still not convinced this will see the light of day. And I'm even less convinced it could be done well. But there's always hope, I suppose.
I'm still not convinced this will see the light of day. And I'm even less convinced it could be done well. But there's always hope, I suppose.
08-07-12, 12:57 PM
#192
DVD Talk Ultimate Edition
08-07-12, 01:26 PM
#193
DVD Talk Legend
08-07-12, 01:42 PM
#194
Suspended
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
I saw Night Shift for the first time the other day. It was okay nothing great, i don't get why they all went out of business after he invested all that money for the girls I mean they had over 100K which is like a million in todays money.
08-07-12, 01:51 PM
#195
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
I had that recorded but started watching and couldn't even make it twenty minutes in. I liked the short story a lot but god that movie was dreadful..
08-07-12, 04:20 PM
#197
08-07-12, 04:53 PM
#198
DVD Talk Legend
08-07-12, 05:52 PM
#199
DVD Talk Legend
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
Hire Frank Darabont to write a better part 5, 6, and 7.
08-20-12, 09:16 PM
#200
DVD Talk Godfather
Re: The Dark Tower... a Ron Howard film (dear god, no)
First Universal dropped out, now Warner has dropped out. Media Rights Capital (Ted & Elysium) is in serious talks to take on The Dark Tower.
Unfortunately Ron Howard is still on board and is still eyeing Russel Crowe.
Unfortunately Ron Howard is still on board and is still eyeing Russel Crowe.