Stephen King's 'The Stand' Faces Third Adaptation—Will Fans Be Convinced?
The Stand: A Classic Tale of Survival Faces Yet Another Adaptation
Get ready for another thrilling ride into a world gone mad! Stephen King's iconic novel, The Stand, is set to be adapted once again - this time for the big screen. But don't expect fans to be jumping for joy just yet. After all, we've seen it done twice before on television, and the results were...mixed.
According to thescholarlynote.com, acclaimed director Doug Liman (think Edge of Tomorrow, The Bourne Identity, Mr & Mrs Smith) will bring King's post-apocalyptic masterpiece to life in a theatrical adaptation. Yes, you read that right - it'll be the first time The Stand has been adapted for the big screen.
Fans are already going crazy on social media, expressing their doubts about the project. "Unless it's committed to six movies and filmed back to back like Lord of the Rings style I'm not sure there is a reason to make The Stand theatrical," wrote one disgruntled fan. Another echoed the sentiment: "Multiples movies right? Right? That book CANNOT be told in one film. It simply can't."
A third fan chimed in, "Again?! This will be the third attempt. All we want is a Dark Tower series please!" Meanwhile, another enthusiastic fan suggested, "I think the scale of The Stand is deserving of the big screen. However, I think it should be a trilogy."
While some may be skeptical about the film's potential to do justice to King's beloved novel, Liman has an impressive track record of delivering high-octane action and suspense. His involvement could just breathe new life into this classic tale.
Interestingly, The Stand has been attempted before by big-name directors - think Ben Affleck and George A. Romero. But so far, none have managed to bring the epic story to life on the big screen...until now?
As King's fans continue to grapple with the news, it's worth noting that the author himself has a number of projects in the works based on his own novels. Case in point: The Institute, an eight-part limited series set to premiere on MGM+ next month. The series follows Luke Ellis, a 12-year-old prodigy whose life is turned upside down when he's kidnapped and taken to a shadowy facility known as The Institute.
With child stars and Emmy-winning talent like Mary-Louise Parker (Ms. Sigsby), this limited series promises to be a wild ride. But we digress...
In related news, Netflix recently announced its plans to reboot King's classic novel Cujo - a move that left many fans feeling...uneasy. Meanwhile, Amazon Prime is revamping his iconic novel Carrie into a series. Who knows what other surprises the master of horror has in store for us?
Stay tuned for more updates on The Stand adaptation and all things Stephen King!