'The Dark Tower': Javier Bardem Offered Lead Role, Jennifer Carpenter Shortlisted

Ace Showbiz ^ | January 27, 2011 | Ace Showbiz

[OddLane]

You should give the rest of the series a shot-provided you have the time.

I still think Wizard & Glass is the most well-written book in the series, even though it has its critics.

The funny thing is that I can't think of a another literary saga that I really got sucked into, with the exception of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

[MikeD]

The Stand featured Gary Sinise as Stu Redmon, just months before the release of Forrest Gump. The actor playing Tom Cullen was *perfect!* My only complaint was that Stephen King's "cameo" part kept showing up in every other scene.

[OddLane]

Stephen King's personal involvement, either in writing the script, producing or acting, usually ruins any adaptation.

He destroyed The Shining, which was one of Stanley Kubrick's greatest works, IMO.

[OddLane]

More thoughts on possible casting choices.

Can Javier Bardem Play Roland?

[Joe 6-pack]

Jason Isaacs would be my first choice for Roland. He already has the "bombardier blue eyes."

[thecodont]

The Langoliers was dreadful

The guy who played the pilot (David Morse) was pretty good.

[OddLane]

I didn’t even like Bronson Pinchot. That tells you all you need to know about that movie.