‘All I Can Say Is It’s Happening’ Stephen King Just Confirmed That He Is Writing For Mike Flanagan’s Dark Tower Series

Stephen King just gave a positive update about Mike Flanagan’s anticipated Dark Tower series. The author behind the novel series also confirmed he would be part of the TV adaptation.

Stephen King is known for his horror novels and is considered among the influential authors in modern horror, suspense and dark fantasy literature. He is best known for The Shining (1977), It (1986), Pet Sematary (1983) and Salem’s Lot (1975). However, the Dark Tower series is his magnum opus, and his other works are tied to it. The Dark Tower series creates a multiverse with overlapping characters, places, and themes. The Dark Tower is an eight-book series and it follows Roland Deschain, the last Gunslinger, as he travels to find the Dark Tower, a mythical structure that serves as a keystone to existence. Mike Flanagan, an American filmmaker best known for his horror work, is making a TV adaptation of King’s novel series and the latter was recently asked about his possible contribution to the show.

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King attended a roundtable interview for The Monkey at IGN Fan Fest 2025. At the event, he was asked if he would be interested in contributing new material to Flanagan’s The Dark Tower and he gave an affirmative response, even revealing that he was “writing stuff” and assured fans that the project was definitely “happening.” “All I can say is it’s happening,” King told IGN. “I am writing stuff now and I think that’s all I want to say because the next thing you know, I’ll stir up a bunch of stuff I don’t necessarily want to stir up yet. I’m in process right now, and to say too much feels like a jinx.“

The announcement about King working with Flanagan for the TV adaptation of his The Dark Tower series excites fans. Many expressed joy and excitement for the duo’s output. “King and Flanagan teaming up for this? yeah, this might actually be something special,” one commented. Apparently, many shared the same sentiment. With King on board for Flanagan’s TV adaptation, fans are hyped, the expectations are raised and many are expecting an epic saga. “Flanagan and King teaming up for the dark tower is the best news we horror fans could ask for. Please don’t let this be a dream,” another wrote. A third fan opined, “YEEEEES, Flanagan + King are the best team for horror movies.” Meanwhile, Luna said matching King’s genius work with Flanagan’s epic direction is a “match made in dark fantasy heaven,” and it excites her that she can’t wait to watch it.

The excitement is understandable since both Flanagan and King are known for working on horror and dark movies, so with them teaming up for the Dark Tower series, the hype and expectation just doubled. Also, King’s Dark Tower series is a world on its own and a great book series. Those who have read the books were so into it and they hoped the series would give it justice. With King on board, he can help Flanagan bring the characters and events from his book to life because he was the one behind it. At present, there is no release date yet for the anticipated series. However, fans should just relax and wait for it because King has already assured them that it’s definitely happening.

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Source: IGN