Stephen King will not be writing for Mike Flanagan’s anticipated Darkish Tower sequence, in spite of everything. “Opposite to the Web (which normally is rarely unsuitable), I’m NOT writing for Mike Flanagan’s DARK TOWER,” the creator posted on Bluesky Monday afternoon.

On Monday morning, IGN reported that King could be working with Flanagan on the upcoming TV sequence, and would even be writing new materials exterior of what’s been established within the books. Per IGN, when requested about his curiosity in contributing to the difference, King mentioned: “All I can say is it’s taking place. I’m writing stuff now and I feel that’s all I need to say as a result of the following factor you realize, I’ll fire up a bunch of stuff I don’t essentially need to fire up but. I’m in course of proper now, and to say an excessive amount of looks like a jinx.”

This wouldn’t have been the primary time King contributed new materials to variations of his works. He wrote a brand new ending for 2020’s The Stand miniseries, which was typically acquired as an enchancment on the guide’s authentic conclusion. Given the sprawling and cyclical nature of the Darkish Tower guide sequence, there could be ample room for King to tweak the story components with out diluting what followers love concerning the books.

Nonetheless, it seems this isn’t what’s within the playing cards for The Darkish Tower adaptation — although it stays unclear what King was referring to when he advised IGN “I’m writing stuff now.”

Even with out King’s direct involvement, there are nonetheless loads of causes to be excited concerning the Darkish Tower sequence. Flanagan has repeatedly confirmed to be a deft shepherd in bringing King’s works to display screen, as evidenced by his acclaimed variations of Gerald’s Sport and Physician Sleep. Along with the upcoming Darkish Tower sequence, Flanagan has two extra King variations within the works: a movie adaptation of The Lifetime of Chuck coming this Could, and a Carrie TV sequence in growth at Amazon.

Replace (Feb 24): King took to Bluesky to refute an earlier declare that he was writing for the Darkish Tower sequence. We’ve up to date this story to mirror that assertion.