'The Walking Dead' Showrunner Glen Mazzara Tapped to Spearhead 'The Dark Tower' TV Series | THR News

The Dark Tower is set to hit theaters, with a potential TV series in development. Glenn Mazara, known for his work on The Walking Dead, will serve as the showrunner. The series aims to adapt Stephen King's complex narrative, focusing on Roland's coming of age, and is currently in early stages without a network. The film, starring Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey, is independent from the series, though there is some overlap. The TV series will explore a younger Roland and his group, based on the fourth book, Wizard and Glass. Casting for these roles is ongoing. The Hollywood Reporter encourages viewers to share their thoughts on the movie.

Who has been chosen as the showrunner for the potential Dark Tower TV series?

• Frank Darabont

• Glenn Mazara

• Idris Elba

• Stephen King

What is Glenn Mazara's connection to The Walking Dead?

• He was the original creator

• He directed the pilot episode

• He replaced Frank Darabont as the second showrunner

• He wrote the final season

Why does Glenn Mazara believe a long format is necessary for the Dark Tower adaptation?

• To include more special effects

• To capture the complexity of Roland's coming of age

• To introduce new characters

• To expand the universe beyond the books

Which actors are starring in the Dark Tower movie?

• Glenn Mazara and Frank Darabont

• Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey

• Stephen Deschain and Jake Chambers

• Tom Taylor and Dennis Haysbert

What is the potential TV series based on?

• The movie script

• A completely new storyline

• Wizard and Glass, the fourth book

• The first book in the series