The Dark Tower: star reflects on being part of a monstrous flop
The Dark Tower is a 2017 American action western film directed and co-written by Nikolaj Arcel. The film is based on the novel series of the same name by Stephen King. It stars Idris Elba as Roland Deschain, Matthew McConaughey as Walter O’Dim. Tom Taylor as Jake Chambers, and Abbey Lee Kershaw as Tirana. The film follows Deschain’s quest to reach The Dark Tower, a building which holds the universe together.
The Dark Tower was originally supposed to be a trilogy of films, but poor box office performance has put the future of the series in doubt. The film has grossed $50 million against its $60 million budget. The Dark Tower received mixed reviews from critics, who praised the acting but criticized the writing and direction.
In February 2018, it was announced that Amazon Studios had acquired the rights to produce a television series based on The Dark Tower novels. The show will be produced by Glen Mazzara, Akiva Goldsman, and Ron Howard. Elba and McConaughey are both attached to reprise their roles as Roland Deschain and Walter O’Dim, respectively.
Who is the cast in The Dark Tower?
The cast in The Dark Tower includes Idris Elba as Roland Deschain and Matthew McConaughey as Walter O’Dim. The film also stars Tom Taylor, Dennis Haysbert, Jackie Earle Haley, Abbey Lee Kershaw, Katheryn Winnick and Michael Barbieri. The film is directed by Nikolaj Arcel.
Amazon Studios had acquired the rights to produce a television series based on The Dark Tower novels. The show will be produced by Glen Mazzara, Akiva Goldsman, and Ron Howard. Elba and McConaughey are both attached to reprise their roles as Roland Deschain and Walter O’Dim, respectively.
What is the story of The Dark Tower?
The Dark Tower is a story about Roland Deschain, a gunslinger who is on a quest to find The Dark Tower. The tower is said to be the nexus of all universes and Roland is determined to reach it before the Man in Black does. The Dark Tower film is set to be released on August 18, 2017. The film stars Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey.
The Man in Black is a mysterious figure who wants to find The Dark Tower before Roland does. He is said to be a sorcerer and he has killed many people in his quest for the tower. The Man in Black is played by Matthew McConaughey in the upcoming film adaptation.
The Dark Tower is a story about good and evil, and the battle between them. It is also a story about redemption and hope. The film adaptation looks like it will be faithful to the source material, and I am excited to see it. If you are interested in reading more about The Dark Tower, I would recommend checking out the book series by Stephen King. The first book in the series is called The Gunslinger.
What are The Dark Tower ratings?
The Dark Tower has a rating of 44% on Rotten Tomatoes based on 162 reviews. The site’s critical consensus reads: “The Dark Tower suffers from too little focus and too much silliness – but it’s still reasonably fun to watch Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey chew the scenery.”
The movie has a rating of 50% on Metacritic based on 33 reviews. The site’s critical consensus reads: “Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey are electric in The Dark Tower, but the movie around them falls short of expectations – especially considering its long gestation period.”
The Dark Tower had been in development for over a decade with various directors and writers attached. The project was eventually picked up by Sony Pictures Entertainment with Arcel directing. In January 2016, the first image from the movie was released. The film premiered at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival on May 18, 2017 and was released in the United States on August 04, 2017.
