After years in development, the trailer for the big-screen adaptation of Stephen King’s The Dark Tower has finally arrived, along with a couple of rather cool character posters. You can take a look at them below.
Here’s the synopsis: ‘There are other worlds than these. Stephen King’s The Dark Tower, the ambitious and expansive story from one of the world’s most celebrated authors, makes its launch to the big screen. The last Knight Warrior, Roland Deschain (Idris Elba), has been locked in an eternal battle with Walter O’Dim, also known as the Man in Black (Matthew McConaughey), determined to prevent him from toppling the Dark Tower, which holds the universe together. With the fate of the worlds at stake, good and evil will collide in the ultimate battle as only Roland can defend the Tower from the Man in Black.’
The movie hits cinemas in August. Watch the trailer below. [Read more…]
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