Russell Crowe may play Roland Deschain in The Dark Tower
Javier Bardem was long attached to play the nomadic gunslinger, even after Universal Pictures dropped the project last July. The actor is no longer involved, but producers Ron Howard and Brian Grazer have been discussing the role with Russell Crowe. Nothing is official yet, but the A-list star's potential attachment may be a key component in getting this languishing project off the ground.
The Dark Tower was initially set up as a trilogy at Universal Pictures, with two limited-run TV series' to air between the movies on NBC. Last October, we reported that HBO will produce the TV portion of this sprawling adaptation of Stephen King's seven-part novel series.
The story centers on Roland Deschain, the last in a long line of gunfighters, who journeys to The Dark Tower in a last-ditch effort to save humanity.
The Dark Tower is in development . The film is directed by Ron Howard.
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Janet Faust
I would be disappointed if Russell Crowe plays Roland. Bardem wouldn't have been my first choice but he was a far better fit than Mr. Crowe.
4 weeks agoby @Janet-FaustFlag
Christina Starr
Roland. Michael Fassbender should be a good consideration.. eddie, they should consider aaron taylor-johnson
6 months agoby @Christina-Starr-43354215Flag
THE JOKER
@Ryan-Davis What about the Da Vinci Code or Angels and Demons???
9 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Melisa Bartlett Dodrill
Crowe? Seriously? That's casting at it's worst. Iain Glen would be a better choice.
10 months agoby @Melisa-Bartlett-DodrillFlag
Justice Kowaleski
This has been Ron Howards Dream project for like 5 - 7 years I say let him do it I really think he will give it his all. and Russel Crowe is also a yes he can be roland he has the potential. all i ask is that this gets done right especialy wizard and glass and The waste lands they are my 2 favorite chapters in the saga and I believe every human should read those 2 books atleast if not all 7 books.
10 months agoby @justice-kowaleskiFlag
empath86
bale?
10 months agoby @empath86Flag
empath86
goldsman is a pretty good writer and has some good credits to his name, howard is a good director i dont see anything wrong with them making this movie. i dont know about javier bardem as roland he has that accent and i havent seen anything where he doesnt have it. crowe or viggo mortensen would be better in my eyes.
10 months agoby @empath86Flag
joekerr2e
I don't mind Crowe, but Bardem makes me feel somewhat uneasy when I watch him on some of his movies. I believe his acting of Roland alone would've made this an epic series.
10 months agoby @joekerr2eFlag
Ryan Davis
@mcleve02 The Grinch.
10 months agoby @Ryan-DavisFlag
Dark-White-Knight
Bardem looks the part for sure....Crowe as well, but I prefer Bardem
10 months agoby @Dark-White-KnightFlag
Josh
I'm fine with Crowe in the role, though I would prefer Bardem or especially Mortensen. I would be very surprised if they get Crowe to commit to TV, though. It doesn't seem like his thing.
10 months agoby @shuabertFlag
Justhim_sir
If this don't get made, I hope a good news for Y: the last man to be put either Big or small screens.
10 months agoby @justhim-sirFlag
Winne Bagel
Wow! That is world's better casting than Bardem. Javier is a great actor, but not even close to correct casting for Roland. Crowe or Viggo Mortensen I could totally buy, though.
10 months agoby @Winne-BagelFlag
SherlockHolmes2009
@mcleve02 True, but Crowe can pull off the gunslinger act I liked him in 3:10 to Yuma
10 months agoby @SherlockHolmes2009Flag
Bawnian©-Dexeus
Ok
10 months agoby @bawnian-dexeusFlag
Mutant
I personally think the character can be played by Javier or Jerry Dean Morgan. The only thing that Ron has going for him now is the Angles & Demons trilogy.
All I want is 7 films and no TV series.
10 months agoby @zenderFlag
ejk1
I'll believe it when I see it.
10 months agoby @ejk1Flag
THE JOKER
@Ryan-Davis Seriously???? What films have you been watching???
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Ryan Davis
@Zak-Lee-Ferguson Agreed. Ron Howard? Come on... the guy hasn't exactly directed anything that's wowed me. I'm sure this will disappoint.
10 months agoby @Ryan-DavisFlag
THE JOKER
Bardem would have been netter, but whatever!
10 months agoby @mcleve02Flag
Zak Lee Ferguson
@Ryan-Davis :Lso true! also not best Directors choice tbh with you :L Ron Howard- come on?
10 months agoby @Zak-Lee-FergusonFlag
Zak Lee Ferguson
no Javier- no Dark Tower- Crowe has not got that rugged look- he would just klook like his self in 3:10 to Yuma and i dont think he has that demeaning presense or aura that Bardem can give
10 months agoby @Zak-Lee-FergusonFlag
phatalphd
if not Javier, Russell Crowe will be a great choice. I just want to see it written well, and not crammed into a short span. This series is so epic it needs at least a trilogy, if not more.
10 months agoby @phatalphdFlag
Ryan Davis
Great... terrible writer at the helm. Can't wait.
10 months agoby @Ryan-DavisFlag