And a semi-adaptation/sequel to what many consider his crowning achievement, The Dark Tower, will be released in movie theaters on Aug. 4.
And unlike Blaine the monorail from The Dark Tower books, Howard wasn’t doling out riddles.
The original plan was to release a number of Dark Tower movies, each based on one of King’s books, and fill the breaks in theatrical release with seasons of an interconnected TV show.
A new TV series for Hulu titled Castle Rock, based on King’s stories, is in development from J.J. Abrams.