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Doc Creed

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If you could magically order up a new limited series of three of King's books, which would you choose? I listed below books that haven't been developed for television or that could use updating. I like Christine a lot but was especially interested in seeing a six part story arc like Stranger Things. I could only pick a limited amount so if you don't see your choice...share below.
 

Doc Creed

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My mind begins to spin plot ideas when I consider Cycle of the Werewolf. It could be a good show if not done as a copycat of Teen Wolf but as a serious horror story like King's book. Well, as serious as a show can be about a priest who happens to be a werewolf. Hehheh.
They could even divide it into twelve episodes like the twelve months of the story. Any ideas?
 

Doc Creed

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Duma Key, Needful Things, The Tommyknockers. ‘Big’ stories that deserve the space a Netflix series can allow. Other books like Firestarter and Joyland feel like they would work better in movie format.
Yeah, Joyland would be better as a movie. Firestarter, too, you're right, but I keep thinking it'd be interesting if The Shop was the hub of the show. Andy and Charlie would be the main narrative but perhaps there are other subjects that took Lot Six or were part of experiments. This would change the path of the story (in the way The Dead Zone TV show was different) but it'd be entertaining. Again, Stranger Things has got me thinking about all this.
Duma Key would be a priority for me and I hope to one day soon see a scary, thrilling adaptation of The Tommyknockers; the first miniseries was mind-numbingly silly.
 

Zone D Dad

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Pretty much agree with what others have said in regard to Firestarter, Joyland, etc. I'd go with The Stand and The Tommyknockers just for their sheer length. Needful Things could make for an interesting anthology series, a la Night Gallery. And of course all 3 of those selections would be usurped by The Talisman, which would be my ultimate series.
 

GNTLGNT

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...I ain't pickin' only three and ya can't make me.....
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Steffen

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Right, so here are my choices.

Cycle of the Werewolf - I've long maintained that this is one of the few SK adaptations that deserves a remake. What they need to focus on is the aesthetics, which would blend right in with the book's theme of changing seasons. You want a limited series with a gorgeous, distinctive look? Put Bryan Fuller in charge of it. Look at his Hannibal TV series for reference, as well as American Gods. And the werewolves MUST be practical effects (with just the right touch of CGI embellishment), designed to look like the Wrightson drawings. Drag Rick Baker out of retirement for this one.

Duma Key - a fantastic book with a whole lot of story that deserves a limited series over a two hour film. Bryan Cranston's always been my pick for the lead, as he has the right blue-collar appeal for the main character. After watching Godless (Lord how I loved that show), I'd also throw Jeff Daniels in there for the lead or Wireman.

Firestarter - I don't mind a remake, but it will draw inevitable comparisons to Eleven's story in Stranger Things. Still, the movie wasn't a good adaptation, so I wouldn't mind a revisit.

Here are some thought on the other choices.

The Talisman - the best HBO series that HBO hasn't optioned as yet.

The Stand - it's currently being developed by Josh Boone. He was kind enough to show up on this forum to share some info on the project, including correcting some misinformation I had posted (based on an old article I read). I'm very interested in seeing what he has planned for us.

Joyland - would be perfect for a done-in-one Netflix film.

Needful Things - wouldn't mind a series, but it's not high on my wishlist.

The Tommyknockers - didn't like the book enough to want to see another adaptation.

From a Buick 8 - didn't enjoy the book, not interested in a film.

Christine - as much as I liked the first film and acknowledge that it left out a fair amount of story, I'm not sure how another adaptation would work. It's hard to see anyone taking a haunted-car story seriously now, so they'd probably have to go full-retro on it and make it an 80s-film. I can't see Christine working in this age of social media, cell-phones and information-overload. That said, I think Carpenter's film is a such a wonderful little rock n' roll nugget in the horror genre (story shortcomings and all), and no CGI will ever replace that incredible scene of a car on freaking fire and chasing that dude down the street. That scene still blows my mind every time I see it.

Doctor Sleep - regardless of platform (cable tv, film), I've always wondered how the heck this will work. It's a continuation of Danny's story in The Shining yes, and will no doubt be marketed as a sequel, but sequel to what? Kubrick's film, that one that King famously hates and takes huge liberties with the story, or Garris's mini-series, a faithful retelling hampered by some questionable casting (I'm looking at you, annoying little kid) and pacing issues? That's a conundrum right there. John Cusack has openly expressed his interest in playing the adult Danny, by the way.
 

Doc Creed

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The Stand - it's currently being developed by Josh Boone. He was kind enough to show up on this forum to share some info on the project, including correcting some misinformation I had posted (based on an old article I read). I'm very interested in seeing what he has planned for us.
I didn't know that he came on here. Awesome. Did you say anything to him?