Stephen King fans who are eagerly awaiting his next release. 'Collider' has reported that director Francis Lawrence is all set to begin the production of his next film “The Long Walk” in July. King is known for his skills in bringing intense and character-driven series onto the big screen. He has previously directed films such as “The Hunger Games Series” and “I am Legend”. The upcoming movie will be a psychological thriller that will test the physical limits of human endurance.
Francis Lawrence will be adapting the movie from a book of the same name. Fans are eagerly waiting to see how the director is going to be adapting the book. The book has elements of dystopian horror and the director has also made it his trademark in various movies he has directed.
While the production is set to begin in July, the casting is being undertaken presently and many of the roles are to be grabbed.
Storyline
The story follows the journey of 100 teenage boys who embark on a walking contest that is held yearly. This is not a simple walk. There are many rules which have to be followed.
The first rule is to maintain a constant speed of four miles per hour without stopping. Those who fall behind the result three times have to face severe consequences. The last standing boy wins a coveted prize. However, at what cost does this come? Is it worth it? This film is about camaraderie and the dark side of human nature.
The exact plot of the film will only be known when it is