'Lord of the Rings' actor to star in Stephen King adaptation

Viggo Mortensen is set to star in 'The Dark Tower'.

Fri, 24 Dec, 2010 - 13:51

Viggo Mortensen is set to star in 'The Dark Tower'.

Director Ron Howard is to turn Stephen King's book into a three-part movie adaptation and is keen for the 'Lord of the Rings' actor to take on the lead role of Roland Deschain.

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