That’s according to a report from Deadline who says the studio is coming close to striking up a deal with Ron Howard.
If you recall, Howard, Akiva Goldsman and Brian Grazer were developing the long-mooted adaptation of King’s epic series over at Universal before that studio passed over budget costs.
Deadline adds that Warner Bros. has already purchased Goldman’s script – which is a rather big move – and he is currently doing a polish. If the deal-making goes well, Howard will come aboard to direct and production may begin as soon as the first quarter of 2013.
Javier Bardem may play Roland the gunslinger. The actor was circling the role when the project was in development elsewhere.
I love hearing that there is a persistent drive to get The Dark Tower going. Hell, it’s an ambitious endeavor. The development team envisioned a three-part film series with a television project to bridge some gaps.
Right now, it’s uncertain if WB is willing to commit to that, however, the studio is interested in the first movie.
