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Stephen King Calls Mike Flanagan Best Adapter
Stephen King names Mike Flanagan the best adapter of his work, with plans to expand The Dark Tower universe.
In brief
Stephen King names Mike Flanagan the best adapter of his work, with plans to expand The Dark Tower universe. Stephen King called Mike Flanagan 'the best adapter of my work' and plans to continue adapting his stories, including The Dark Tower. Originally reported by Decider.
Stephen King's praise for Mike Flanagan
Stephen King called Mike Flanagan 'the best adapter of my work' on Twitter.
“the best adapter of my work”
Flanagan's King adaptations
Flanagan adapted Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep, The Life of Chuck, and Carrie.
Carrie's tectonic twist
Carrie features a newly invented character who offers to take the wheel during a climactic moment.
King's trust in Flanagan
King, 79, trusts Flanagan completely and has the right of disapproval over all King adaptations.
Flanagan's Dark Tower plans
Flanagan is working to secure rights for The Dark Tower, King's magnum opus.
Flanagan's creative mission
Flanagan calls King's storytelling style 'optimistic humanist' and believes in courage, honor, and love.
Flanagan's influence on King
Flanagan says King's work shaped his entire understanding of storytelling.
The Flanaverse connections
Chiwetel Ejiofor and Carla Gugino are key actors in multiple Flanagan projects across King's universe.
Flanagan's next steps
Flanagan plans to adapt The Mist and continue expanding The Dark Tower universe.
At a glance
Stephen King called Mike Flanagan 'the best adapter of my work' and plans to continue adapting his stories, including The Dark Tower.
