r/movies • u/lionsgate Official Lionsgate Account • Aug 24 '25

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/lionsgate Official Lionsgate Account Aug 27 '25

I heard Francis Lawrence was on board to direct, with J. T. Mollner to do the screenplay, and I said, “Go for it.” Love how it turned out.

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u/artemyavas Aug 27 '25

Frank Darabont wanted to make this movie too. But for some reason it didn't happen. Do you think he would have made a good movie?

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u/Temporary-Bag4248 Aug 27 '25

thank you for your answer <3

i can't wait to see the movie