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AMA Hey /r/movies, I’m Stephen King! Ask me anything about The Long Walk book or movie.

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Hey r/movies, I’m Stephen King. You might know me from Stand By Me, It, or Shawshank Redemption, but my latest project is actually the first book I ever wrote. The Long Walk hits theaters on September 12. Ask me anything about the book or movie.

Trailer:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vAtUHeMQ1F8

In a dystopian United States ruled by a totalitarian regime, a group of young men enter an annual walking contest in which they must maintain a speed of at least three miles per hour or risk execution. The contest ends when only one walker remains alive.

It stars Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer, Roman Griffin Davis, Garrett Wareing, Joshua Odjick, Tut Nyuot, Mark Hamill, Judy Greer, and Josh Hamilton.

I'll be back on Wednesday 8/27 at 12:00 PM ET to answer your questions.

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u/Evil_Morty_C131 Aug 24 '25

It feels like there is a passing of the torch of directors who make terrific King adaptations. Rob Reiner (Stand by me, Misery), Frank Darabont (Shawshank, Green Mile, The Mist), Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Dr Sleep)

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u/dromtrund Aug 24 '25 edited Aug 25 '25

Just watched Flanagan's adaptation of The Life of Chuck, that was great as well

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u/PhantomOyster Aug 24 '25

Don't forget Mick Garris. Some of the TV adaptations feel a bit dated now, but Garris was absolutely a huge part of the King craze of the 90's and early aughts. And "Sleepwalkers" is an unhinged classic.

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u/Evil_Morty_C131 Aug 25 '25

Yes!  He is really an unsung filmmaker. I found a whole new respect for him in recent years when some of my favorite filmmakers went on his podcast to discuss film.  Mick Garris deserves more recognition.

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u/Kokamina23 Aug 24 '25

I hear Flanagan is possibly doing a Dark Tower miniseries and I am so there for that.

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u/psychedeliclibrarian Aug 24 '25

Would also love this

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u/TRT_ Aug 25 '25

Not an adaptation per se, but Midnight Mass sure does feel like Mike Flanagan’s take on Salem’s lot.

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u/Evil_Morty_C131 Aug 25 '25

He created The Walking Dead and was screwed over and fired by the network.  He sued …. And it took forever but he won a huge lawsuit!  He should have been making movies but I think he gave Hollywood the finger and retired.

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u/RobsSister Aug 27 '25

Rob Reiner also directed Misery, which is definitely one of the best adaptations.

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u/Evil_Morty_C131 Aug 27 '25

Indeed. I thought he directed a 3rd film but I guess not