Why Idris Elba will play the role of Roland?
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@ Lubov,
There are many discussions about the Dark Tower movie. Many do not want to see any changes from the books. Most of those people are the ones who have read the books. Those that have not will not understand how much the books are a part of our lives.
Our Ms Mod- has an excellent way to look at the changes-- the movie takes place on a different level of Tower , so everything changes.
Movie makers make movies to sell tickets. I think SK does not have full control of how the movie writers will write the story, or who will be picked to be the actors. We must remember, the movie is an adaption and based on the book.
ad·ap·ta·tion
ˌadapˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
There are many discussions about the Dark Tower movie. Many do not want to see any changes from the books. Most of those people are the ones who have read the books. Those that have not will not understand how much the books are a part of our lives.
Our Ms Mod- has an excellent way to look at the changes-- the movie takes place on a different level of Tower , so everything changes.
Movie makers make movies to sell tickets. I think SK does not have full control of how the movie writers will write the story, or who will be picked to be the actors. We must remember, the movie is an adaption and based on the book.
ad·ap·ta·tion
ˌadapˈtāSH(ə)n/
noun
- the action or process of adapting or being adapted.
base something on something to use something as a model for a movie, piece of writing, or work of art
synonyms:alteration, modification, redesign, remodeling, revamping, reworking, reconstruction, conversion
Please read the discussion and please ask questions.
....you must get to know us, it is a sign of acceptance and welcome here to have fun with posts without attacking the person who did the posting....no offense was intended, and one reason why I tried to use a translator in your tongue to welcome you, and make you feel "at home".....
Welcome to SKMB .. hope you like it here.
To me, the DT series is a masterpiece. And no movie could EVER work its magic as SK has. I do intend on seeing the movie.
I will watch it with an open mind.. although it may be impossible. With Idris and Matthew in the cast, it should be a great movie on its own.
Hopefully, it will invite more people to explore SK's Universe. I have read somewhere tho , that in SK's mind, he always pictured Roland as Clint Eastwood.
And I dare say, he must have... because as I read I also pictured Clint Eastwood as Roland in my mind. Since Clint Eastwood is too old now.. who could
play Roland so perfectly? Idris is a great actor.. but he doesn't look like Roland to me.. lol oh well.. I will still enjoy the movie.
To me, the DT series is a masterpiece. And no movie could EVER work its magic as SK has. I do intend on seeing the movie.
I will watch it with an open mind.. although it may be impossible. With Idris and Matthew in the cast, it should be a great movie on its own.
Hopefully, it will invite more people to explore SK's Universe. I have read somewhere tho , that in SK's mind, he always pictured Roland as Clint Eastwood.
And I dare say, he must have... because as I read I also pictured Clint Eastwood as Roland in my mind. Since Clint Eastwood is too old now.. who could
play Roland so perfectly? Idris is a great actor.. but he doesn't look like Roland to me.. lol oh well.. I will still enjoy the movie.
In a world that has "moved on," Clint Eastwood is still young and he will undoubtedly play Roland. Peter Jackson will direct the cinema version, and the film will win 12 Oscars. Steve King will win for best screenplay, and Adele will sing the title song.
This is apropos of nothing, but didn't Tony Soprano cheat on his wife with a one legged Russian lady? I don't think Carmela took it very well, LOL.
Aw,no one wants to hurt your feelings or insult you,humor on this site is used as a gentle welcoming tool to new members,and not to be taken as a personal insult..you will find many good,kind,and knowledgeable members here of anything that SK has produced,and I hope you continue to visit the board and interact with members..so no worries,okay?
No offense)) Mr. Putin, I personally do not know.. I can send Russian dolls and jar of caviar. If it will help to choose the actor Stephen King..Sorry, Lubov I was trying to be funny and see that I failed miserably. No hard feelings I hope. I don't know how close you are to Mr. Putin, but let's just keep this between ourselves, okay?
I am delighted your apology. You just forgot that I was from Russia. Read Russian poet Nekrasov. Woman of Russia will enter the burning house and can not be offended)) Just wondering what Stephen King forum asking for vodka ... strangely)))
.. Вы должны познакомиться с нами, это знак признания и приветствуем здесь иметь потеху с должности без нападения человек, который сделал проводки... не преступление было предназначено и одна из причин, почему я пытался использовать переводчик в вашем языке приветствовать вас и сделать вас чувствовать себя "at home, «...»
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Apparently the attitude towards the poor choices made for this movie knows no boundaries, be that geographical, cultural or language. It apparently is a global catastrophe of epic proportions.
(Too much?)
Apparently the attitude towards the poor choices made for this movie knows no boundaries, be that geographical, cultural or language. It apparently is a global catastrophe of epic proportions.
(Too much?
)
Lubov, welcome to the SK playground. Methinks you will fit in nicely.
Thank you. You are all very nice people. But the question remains .. Who will play the role of Roland? I understand that you can not influence the Stephen King and his choice. But maybe you have more information on this issue?
Idris Elba is confirmed to play the role of Roland.
I read an article(The Dark Tower's Producer Has A Blunt Message For Those Who Don't Like Idris Elba - CINEMABLEND), for what it's worth, which suggests that Stephen King has no problem with Idris Elba as Roland. I personally feel that the essential Dark Tower story doesn't depend on a "white" Roland, and that any technical and/or historical discrepancies will be overlooked by most moviegoers. I feel that a successful movie requires among other things good acting, and apparently Elba meets that primary need. Meanwhile, I actually cannot think of a better choice for Roland.
No, his sister stole the leg so she could leverage it for her mother's record collection that the mom gave the russian girl.