Javier Bardem Is Roland Deschain In The Dark Tower

Javier Bardem Is Roland Deschain In The Dark Tower

The New York Post is reporting that Javier Bardem has officially signed on to star as Roland Deschain in the film adaption of 'The Dark Tower'...

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By Comedian03 - Apr 27, 2011 12:04 PM EST
Filed Under: Fantasy
Source: NYPost

We've been hearing a lot of rumors about who will be cast in the role of Roland Deschain, the rumors have suggested names like Christian Bale, Viggo Mortenson, and Javier Bardem.

Well now The New York Post is reporting that Bardem has now officially signed on to star as the old west gunslinger Roland Deschain



"Javier Bardem has officially signed an epic deal to star in the movie and TV adaptations of Stephen King's "Dark Tower" book series. The Oscar-winning actor will play Roland Deschain in the eagerly awaited Ron Howard and Brian Grazer adaptation of King's beloved seven-novel saga.

It's a momentous deal because each of the three movies in the series is to be followed by a TV miniseries. A well-placed source confirmed to Page Six, "Bardem has signed on to the first movie and the miniseries, but the intention is that he will star in all three movies and each of the TV series. It's an enormous deal for any actor, but Bardem was always the first choice."


The Old West-inspired fantasy epic sees Deschain on a journey to find the mythical Dark Tower, with the hope of saving civilization.

I know a lot of you already had Javier pegged for the role but now that it seems to be official what do you guys think?
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AlexDeLarge87
AlexDeLarge87 - 4/27/2011, 12:40 PM
Bardem will do!:)
TorturedXGenius
TorturedXGenius - 4/27/2011, 12:41 PM
nice...looking forward to it im sure he's going to get a nice chunk of change for all of this
hayyam
hayyam - 4/27/2011, 12:49 PM
sweeeet
marvel72
marvel72 - 4/27/2011, 12:52 PM
i've never read the comic book,but i'm looking forward to this film.
GarageNinja
GarageNinja - 4/27/2011, 12:52 PM
Nice, but who will play Eddie Dean? Can't wait for more casting announcements.
Dynamo
Dynamo - 4/27/2011, 12:55 PM
Awesome.
UltimateSpidey
UltimateSpidey - 4/27/2011, 12:58 PM
such an amazing series. Bardem will bring Roland to life.
MrLoki
MrLoki - 4/27/2011, 1:02 PM
Nooooooooo! No, no, no, no, no!!!
Bardem is an amazing actor, that goes without saying. But he is not Roland, not the Roland I had in my mind. No :(((
SFCamerica
SFCamerica - 4/27/2011, 1:05 PM
Currently reading the second book. The first book was a difficult read, had to turn back a lot, but I hear it gets much, much better! Looking forward to see how Ron Howard brings this tale to life. I don't think it will be an easy task.
MarkV
MarkV - 4/27/2011, 1:08 PM
Bardem is the kind of actor that the critics will adore, but he will not put asses in seats. They needed a bigger star to sell this unusual story.

Oh well, too late. Guess they don't want to make a profit?
Denn1s
Denn1s - 4/27/2011, 1:09 PM
wow. sounds great but isn't he a bit old? i think roland is pretty young. great nevertheless.
scapegoatjones
scapegoatjones - 4/27/2011, 1:16 PM
not my 1st, 2nd or 3rd choice for Roland, but he's a great actor, and I'm just glad they're are making this series into movies in my lifetime. I hope they have enough sense to make:

Movie 1: Gunslinger (Which is short)/Drawing of the 3/ Wastelands
TV: Wizard and Glass
Movie 2: Wolves / Song
Movie 3: The Dark Tower (WITH NO HOT CHOCOLATE ENDING PLZ!!!)

Maybe Alf is available to play Oy.
Cross
Cross - 4/27/2011, 1:37 PM
Viggo would have been PERFECT. But Javier will also do.
plasticman
plasticman - 4/27/2011, 1:38 PM
Great choice, one of the best actors around today.
JonStarkgaryen
JonStarkgaryen - 4/27/2011, 1:40 PM
Ka willed it! stfu haters, you can't mess with ka....
jjmeylar
jjmeylar - 4/27/2011, 2:07 PM
NICE!
darkclarkent
darkclarkent - 4/27/2011, 2:19 PM
Since No Country for Old Men Id watch this dude take a #2 cause it will be that good, he will be great in this.
ironpool007
ironpool007 - 4/27/2011, 2:28 PM
Good. Javier Bardem deserves a big role like like this.
redcorn44
redcorn44 - 4/27/2011, 2:49 PM
@Cross

I agree...i always saw viggo in this role.....bardem will do just fine though..he is a great actor
Ranger14
Ranger14 - 4/27/2011, 3:11 PM
Glad to hear this news! Bardem will do well in this role.
robvillain
robvillain - 4/27/2011, 3:21 PM
Bardem will be awesome, but I wonder who will play the gunslingers when they're young?
JudgeDrok
JudgeDrok - 4/27/2011, 3:38 PM
Yet to read any of the Dark Tower books/comics but really want to get into them. As for the casting, I think it's about time Bardem got a franchise under his belt
theradioactivecore
theradioactivecore - 4/27/2011, 4:07 PM
Great!
RedBoar2582
RedBoar2582 - 4/27/2011, 4:19 PM
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!FINALLY OFFICAL !!!!!!!!!!
I cant wait till they start filming!!!! Ive read all the books twice plus some of the other overlaping books and I get the comics. For years I thought it could never be done on film but Im convinced it will be awesome.
MasterBlaster
MasterBlaster - 4/27/2011, 6:33 PM
A "cracked out" skinny/slim Christian Bale would be a BADASS Eddie Dean.
Devilhunter318
Devilhunter318 - 4/27/2011, 7:48 PM
I cant help but imagine B.J. Novak as Eddie Dean... is it terrible? perhaps, but he sure as hell looks like him in my mind
RedBoar2582
RedBoar2582 - 4/27/2011, 8:52 PM
Bardem and whoever else gets the parts have to bring there A game and more. Its such a complex story and the changes the characters all go through .
PunkRockMachine
PunkRockMachine - 4/27/2011, 9:42 PM
Get ready for an unfaithful Roland because of his stupid Spanish accent
Loadmaster
Loadmaster - 4/27/2011, 9:46 PM
Hooraay for Bardem. I'm really curious to know who they
gonna pick for the role of Detta Walker/Odetta Holmes/Susanah.
Shadak
Shadak - 4/27/2011, 9:47 PM
I wish Steve Buscemi was younger.. i pictured him as Eddie when i was reading it...
thisheart
thisheart - 4/28/2011, 12:41 AM
Interesting approach with the movies and mini-series in between.

I kinda think Bardem would have been the perfect Bane as well. I haven't read the Dark Tower books, read the first collection of the comics and liked it.

Steven King is a great writer so I think it could be good, it will likely depend on Ron Howard's direction.
panathatube
panathatube - 4/28/2011, 1:40 AM
He is one hell of an actor
NorrinRaddical
NorrinRaddical - 4/28/2011, 1:07 PM
hell yeah! i'm all for it! thankee sai! i know a lot of folks were rooting for Vigo, who i love, but i feel like he already has his iconic character, you know?
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