Back in April, Sony Pictures announced at CinemaCon thatprincipal photographyis under way on their highly-anticipated adaptation ofStephen King’sThe Dark Tower, which is slated for release on July 22, 2025. We’ve already gotten a few good looks at starIdris Elbaas The Gunslinger himself, Roland Deschain, courtesy of photos from the set in South Africa. While we don’t know for sure when our first official look at The Gunslinger will debut,Idris Elbatook to social media to debut a rather intriguing teaser image over the weekend.
Early on Sunday morning,Idris Elbareleased a teaser photo onTwitterthat said “Remember the Face of Your Father,” which also featured aDark Towersigil. His tweet stated that, “I am Roland, son of Steven, son of Henry, true descendant of Arthur. And I have not forgotten.” It’s possible that this teaser image could offer some clarity to a recent revelation from authorStephen King.
Last month,Stephen Kingrevealed that the story will start exactly where the book starts, with his now-iconic line “The Man in Black fled across the desert, and the Gunslinger followed.” However, he also added that the story will then shift to the middle of the story. The author also teased on Twitter last month that, “The Dark Tower is close, now. The Crimson King awaits. Soon Roland will raise the Horn of Eld. And blow,” which some fans think may mean this movie isn’t actually an adaptation of the books, but a sequel to them.
InThe Dark Towerbooks, the phrase “Remember the face of your father” signifies that a character has lost his way, whileIdris Elba’s statement about Roland being the son of Steven teasesThe Gunslinger’s lineage. There is speculation that the movie could begin with the actual end ofThe Dark Towernovels, which would explain these changes to the story and characters that have been cast, who weren’t introduced until much later in the books.Stephen Kingand the filmmakers haven’t confirmed which of the sevenDark Towerbooks will be used for this adaptation quite yet.
Idris Elbawill be joined byMatthew McConaugheyas the Man in Black,Abbey Leeas Tirana,Tom Tayloras Jake Chambers,Michael Barbierias Timmy andKatheryn Winnickin an unspecified role.Nikolaj Arcelis directing from a script byAkiva GoldsmanandJeff Pinkner, withRon HowardandBrian Grazerproducing. Take a look at this teaser photo below, and stay tuned for more onThe Dark Tower.
