Lionsgate has unveiled the first poster for the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s chilling novella The Long Walk, with a trailer set to drop tomorrow. The poster, released on Tuesday, pays homage to the original 1979 book cover, giving fans a glimpse into the atmosphere of the highly anticipated film.
Directed by Francis Lawrence, known for his work on The Hunger Games franchise, the film is based on King’s first-written novel. The screenplay is penned by JT Mollner. The cast includes Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Garrett Wareing, Tut Nyuot, Charlie Plummer, Ben Wang, Roman Griffin Davis, Jordan Gonzalez, Joshua Odjick, Josh Hamilton, Judy Greer, and Mark Hamill.
Scheduled for release on September 12, The Long Walk promises to deliver an intense and emotional thriller that delves into a profound, unsettling question: how far would you go? With Lawrence’s direction, the film is set to captivate audiences with a tense narrative and gripping visuals.
This adaptation is expected to resonate with both King’s devoted fans and newcomers to his work, as it brings to life a story that challenges the limits of human endurance and morality.
