GoKawiilMike Flanagan hints his 'Carrie' series may connect to Stephen King's Dark Tower saga
Director Mike Flanagan, who is developing a new adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie,' has suggested the project could weave in elements linking it to King's sprawling 'Dark Tower' multiverse. Flanagan has previously expressed a long-held ambition to adapt 'The Dark Tower' himself, and appears to be looking for ways to incorporate that world into his current King-related work.
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King's novels are famously interconnected through recurring characters, locations and mythology tied to the Dark Tower series, so any adaptation that nods to this shared universe could set up future crossover projects. For fans and studios alike, signaling these connections early can build anticipation and justify further investment in adapting King's more ambitious, expensive properties like 'The Dark Tower.'
- Flanagan is adapting 'Carrie' with potential ties to King's Dark Tower mythology.
- He has long wanted to direct his own version of 'The Dark Tower.'
- Connecting adaptations could pave the way for a broader King cinematic universe.
Stephen King's The Dark Tower Boxed Set — If you're diving into the King multiverse connections hinted at with this Carrie adaptation, there's no better way to prep than reading the source material itself. This boxed set collects the entire Dark Tower saga, letting you spot the Easter eggs and crossovers Flanagan loves weaving into his adaptations.
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