Summary
The Long Walkset photos seemingly reveal a period setting for the new Stephen King movie. Helmed byThe Hunger Gamesdirector Francis Lawrence, and adapted by JT Mollner, the upcoming film is based on King’s 1979 novel that follows a group of teenage boys who are forced by a totalitarian government to participate in a grueling walking competition until only one remains.The Long Walkcastincludes Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, Roman Griffin Davis, Mark Hamill, and Judy Greer.
Now, viaLilja’s Library,new photos from the set ofThe Long Walkshow an array of 1970s-style military vehicles, trucks, and cars. This suggests a period setting for the upcoming King movie. Check out the photos via the link below:
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The Long Walkstarted filming on July 24 and is expected to finish on September 12.
The Long Walk Novel & Movie Setting Explained
The Movie’s Setting Appears To Be Accurate To The Novel’s Publication
Judging by the vehicles visible inThe Long Walkset photos, the upcoming movie adaptation appears to be set during the 1970s.ThoughKing’s novelis set in a future dystopian America, it was originally published in 1979and is often seen as an allegory for the Vietnam War with young men being sent to their deaths. The adaptation’s setting appears to be accurate to the time of the novel’s publication in 1979, though it’s unclear if it will also retain its futuristic setting.
Similarly,The Running Manremakefrom director Edgar Wright is also aiming to be more faithful to its source material, King’s 1982 novel of the same name. Therefore, it should retain the novel’s setting and take place in the year 2025, which also makes for a perfect release window. The original 1987 film adaptation starring Arnold Schwarzenegger changed the setting to between 2017 and 2019. It seems that the upcoming King adaptations, bothThe Long WalkandThe Running Man, are making concerted efforts to be more faithful to their source material, especially regarding their setting.
Every Upcoming Stephen King Movie & TV Show Adaptation
There are many more upcoming Stephen King movie adaptations that are currently in development, some of which are expected for a 2024 or 2025 release.
SinceThe Long Walkis set in a future dystopian America, but also contains elements reflective of the 1970s, the adaptation could adopt a retrofuturistic vibe similar toFallout, which worked so well in Prime Video’s series.Lawrence had much success adaptingThe Hunger Games, which are also dystopian novels about an oppressive authoritarian regime that takes place in an unspecified future time, so he should be able to apply that same expertise toThe Long Walk, blending period-specific elements with a dystopian future to create a compelling and faithful adaptation.
The Long Walk
Cast
Adapted from Stephen King’s first novel, The Long Walk follows 100 teenage boys forced into a walking contest at four miles per hour or face lethal consequences.
