The Dark Tower movie hasĀ set relative newcomer Tom Taylor as Jake Chambers
TheĀ big screen adaptation ofĀ Stephen Kingās The Dark TowerĀ series continues to move forward today as VarietyĀ brings word that the project has cast relative newcomer Tom Taylor in the Jake Chambers role. Tom Taylor previously starred on the BBC OneĀ series Doctor Foster and appeared in two episodes of TNTās Legends, playing a younger version of Sean Beanās character. He joins a Dark Tower cast that includesĀ Idris Elba as Roland Deschain (The Gunslinger), Matthew McConaughey as Randall Flag (The Man in Black) andĀ Abbey LeeĀ as the filmās female lead, Tirana.
DirectorĀ Nikolaj Arcel, who co-wrote the Swedish version ofĀ The Girl with the Dragon TattooĀ and directed the Academy Award-nominatedĀ A Royal Affair, is set to helm the big screen adaptation, set up through Sony Pictures and MRC.Ā Academy Award winner Akiva Goldsman (A Beautiful Mind) and Jeff Pinkner (The Amazing Spider-Man 2) have written the screenplay, which is said to be based primarily on the first book in the seven-volume series. Thereās alsoĀ a tie-in television series in development simultaneously.
Jake Chambers is one of the storyās central characters and the first film will explain how the Gunslinger crosses paths with the Chambers family and how Jake becomes the Gunslingerās protege. According to the trade report, Tom Taylor was selected for the role amidst a worldwide search for young talent.
Ron Howard was initially planning to direct the first film in the series. He is now involved in producing the series through his Imagine Entertainment alongside Brian Grazer and Erica Huggins. Goldsman is also producing through Weed Road with Pinkner set to serve as executive producer.
The Dark TowerĀ is currently set for release on January 13, 2017. Check back for additional casting details as they become available.