11 future adaptations of Stephen King

It hosted the Russian premiere of "it 2». History is finished and the third part is not expected (although the director and Bill Skarsgard would do not mind continuation). What kind of movies worth the wait and the fans of atmospheric horror Stephen King? We collected all the announced film adaptation of the books of the master - and known details about them.

"In the high grass"

When released: October 4, 2019

The story is written by King and his son Joe Hill. It tells the story of a brother and sister who hear the crying baby in an overgrown field. They go in search of, and lost in the tall grass - and can not find a way out, or each other. Originally the story was published in two parts in Esquire magazine, and later - in electronic and audio book format.

production deals Netflix. The director's chair occupied by Vincenzo Natali ( "Chimera", 2009). The main role performed by Patrick Wilson ( "Astral", "spell", "Aquaman"). Also in the list of actors - Liesl de Oliveira, Harrison Gilbertson, Avery Whitted and Rachel Wilson.

"Doctor Sleep"

When released: November 7, 2019

Novel continues the story of the legendary "Shine" was released in 2013. Warner Bros. immediately interested in the adaptation, but the process began only in 2017, after the success of the first "It". The book tells the story of matured Dan Torrance, who is still trying to survive the events at the "Overlook" - and still possesses mysterious powers.

The main role played Ewan McGregor, director and screenwriter - Mike Flanagan ( "Hush", "Ouija: the origin of evil," "Haunting"). The director promised that although the new film will be a direct adaptation of the book, the action will take place in the same universe as "The Shining" Kubrick.

"Mile 81"

When releasedunknown

Filming on the basis of the story about the car-killer will begin in autumn 2019. He became director Alistair Legrandt, Producer - Ross M. Dinerstein (engaged in the adaptation of "1922" King for Netflix). On the cast is not known yet.

"The die» ( 'Salem's Lot)

When releasedunknown

In April, New Line Cinema announced that filmed the story of King in 1975. In the story, a writer named Ben Mears returns to the city of Salem-Lot, where he spent his childhood. Gradually, he discovers that everyone he knew someone turned into a vampire. The producer will be James Wan ( "Aquaman"), is responsible for the screenplay Gary Doberman (both the "It" and the films "Annabel"). No other details yet.

"Long Walk"

When releasedunknown

Another film from New Line Cinema. King released the original story in 1979 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. The action takes place in a dystopian future where America stands at the head of a totalitarian dictator. In the center of the plot - the annual competition of a long walk. One hundred young men from across the country have to go continuously at a rate of not less than 4 miles per hour. If someone is slow or changes its direction, its shot. The one who was the last left alive. The main character - one of the participants in this fierce competition.

"Parking"

When releasedunknown

Legendary Pictures announced this adaptation in April 2019. "Stop" - one more story, written for Esquire. He talks about the writer, who saw in the parking lot a woman beaten. Subsequent events have turned into a tense thriller. It will take the director's chair Alex Ross Perry. The film is pretty accurate adaptation of the original, but the floor of some characters may be different from the book.

"The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon"

When releasedunknown

The novel tells the story of 1999 Trichet - 9-year-old girl whose life has changed a family trip out of town forever. She lost in the forest, can not find the road a few days, she has hallucinations - and all the while she continues to listen to the radio play with her favorite baseball player. At some point, she begins to talk with Tom Gordon, and then marks the confidence that she was watching terrible monster.

Now producers are seeking a screenwriter and director to begin production. After that, begin casting, and we will know who gets the role of the protagonist. The executive producer is already selected: this Andrew Childs, who has worked with Lee on films "Death note"And"The Blair Witch Project».

"Firestarter"

When releasedunknown

A popular story in 1980 received for the second adaptation of the (hopefully, it will be the best film in 1984). This is a story about a little girl that owns Pyrokinesis that she can not control. Production deal with Universal Pictures and Blumhouse, director Fatih Akin will ( "at the limit", the "Golden Glove"). More about the film has not been since the announcement in June 2018.

"The Tommyknockers"

When releasedunknown

This science-fiction novel by the author considers to be his best work, but it gets for the second adaptation. The story about the alien ship and the mass hysteria has been adapted into a mini-series in 1993 (which is considered extremely unfortunate). In March last year announced that James Wang and Roy Lee will be engaged in the production of the upcoming movie.

"Almost as" Buick »(From a Buick 8)

When releasedunknown

Back in 2005 there were rumors that this story George Romero filmed. Then plans changed and the director's chair took Tobe Hooper, but production was stopped in 2009 due to financial problems. In 2018 adaptation confirmed for the third time - since William Brent Bell as a director and screenwriter.

"Drunken fireworks"

When releasedunknown

The fact that in this story from the book "Shop bad dreams" will remove the film, became known in 2016. Main role performed by James Franco (filmed in the "11.22.63", the TV series adaptation of the King) - and he is likely to be the director, but it is not yet decided. The original story is dedicated to the competition of the two families in the fireworks on July 4, which has gone too far.