I think both Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey would be great for the DT movie. And I have street cred... I thought Molly Ringwald was fantastic as Frannie.
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I've been waiting to hear more of the feedback from fans before approaching him to ask his thoughts. I do believe he has a say in casting but not necessarily the final say so they could still cast who they want in spite of his objections but I'm not 100% sure on that.Moderator
Ms. Mod - Sorry if this has been asked, but does Mr. King have any thoughts on this?
Does he have any say in the casting?
I think both Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey would be great for the DT movie. And I have street cred... I thought Molly Ringwald was fantastic as Frannie.
I think Trump’s feeling on the casting matter would be... 'They better be careful or I will unleash big time on them'
Or a clever way to get people talking Dark Tower again. What's the old saying about publicity?
Person of Interest is still going strong on TV I hadn't thought of him, but he could definitely work in the part.Someone on another board suggested Jim Caviezel for Roland. He's perfect. How do we petition the studio?
I adore Idris Elba, and I think he brings his "A" game to any role. But there are actors who are also good, who look the part as described in the book.
I'm sure Caviezel could use the work. What's he done lately, anyway?
That nails the reason on the head. Too much would have to be changed and would end up ruining everything.Love Elba as an actor, but as Roland? Not so sure. Detta wouldn't be able to refer to him as a "white honkey-mufu". That would be a shame.
BUUUUTTT...Roland's world is not ours. His Arthur could have looked like anyone. I'm playing Devil's Advocate here--I'm not a fan of Elba in this role either--but that logic doesn't work in this case.Another thought... Roland comes from the line of Eld and the book hints that his bloodline goes back as far as King Arthur and the days of Excaliber. Forgive me if I'm wrong, but King Arthur was a Brit, as pale and white as they come.
BUUUUTTT...Roland's world is not ours. His Arthur could have looked like anyone. That logic doesn't work in this case.
There still will be. The flavour may be different but it still would be there.... and with the possibility of even greater tension.....sigh.....not for Roland. I think that would lose some of the chemistry with he and Detta. There has to be that tension there between the two.