UPDATE: Matthew McConaughey Eyed For WB's THE STAND

UPDATE: Matthew McConaughey Eyed For WB's THE STAND

Director Josh Boone and author Stephen King want the Oscar-winner for one of the lead characters in the sci-fi horror and post-apocalyptic epic. Would he play Stu Redman or Randall Flagg? It may be up to McConaughey. Check it out.

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By Ignition - Aug 22, 2014 07:08 PM EST
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Source: The Wrap

Stephen King’s The Stand, a story of good versus evil in the wake of a deadly virus that wipes out most of humanity, has seen its share of adaptations. There was the 1994 miniseries on ABC starring Gary Sinese and Jamey Sheridan. In 2008, Marvel Comics published the first of a 30 issue comic book adaptation. Over the years, WB has been working on bringing the story to the big screen with directors like Ben Affleck and Scott Cooper taking a crack at the material.

Now that writer-director Josh Boone (The Fault In Our Stars) is on board, it seems that the project is finally moving forward. According to The Wrap, Oscar-winner Matthew McConaughey (Dallas Buyers Club, True Detective) is both Boone’s and King’s first choice to join the film. But while McConaughey would seem to be the ideal Stuart Redman, he is actually being courted by WB for the part of the Walkin’ Dude himself, Randall Flagg. He’s basically the antichrist. The Wrap's Jeff Sneider speculates that if McConaughey finds the time in his schedule to join the 3 hour, R-rated epic, he’ll have the choice between the two characters.

Boone previously told Vulture that his adaptation would feature “an amazing A-list cast across the board. Every single one of those characters will be somebody you recognize and somebody you relate to.” He has already cast his lucky charm Nat Wolff in an undisclosed role created specifically for this adaptation. Other rumors suggested that Boone is in fact hoping McConaughey and Christian Bale will join the project. Hopefully, we’ll hear more concrete information soon.

UPDATE: Boone (@JoshBooneMovies) has responded to the recent trade reports: This confirms those previous rumors.

McConaughey is considered to be the favorite for Best Actor in a Drama Series at this weekend’s Emmy Awards for his work in HBO’s True Detective. He can be seen in Christopher Nolan’s Interstellar this November.

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FordEl
FordEl - 8/22/2014, 7:27 PM
Batman52
Batman52 - 8/22/2014, 7:29 PM
Yesssssssssssssssss!!! Make this happen WB!!
JAC
JAC - 8/22/2014, 7:34 PM
Has anybody read the book? I don't know much about it.
FordEl
FordEl - 8/22/2014, 7:47 PM
@Sipprelle

Nope. But I like John Boone and I generally liked Stephen King. Matthew now just skyrockets my interest. But Ive heard great things.
SuperCat
SuperCat - 8/22/2014, 7:47 PM
Haven't read the book. But you can't go wrong when it comes to casting McConaughey. Top-notch acting in "Dallas Buyers Club."
JamesMan
JamesMan - 8/22/2014, 8:14 PM
This deserves an upvote, I hope this happens.
dkhager
dkhager - 8/22/2014, 8:50 PM
im reading this book right now..about half way through the extended version..and ive watched and own the movie mini series..i cant wait fot this but all in 3 hours..i dont know..seems like it should be a trilogy or at least 2 back to back
dirtydanwojo
dirtydanwojo - 8/22/2014, 9:12 PM
The book is absolutely worth reading, if you have the time/patience. It's a very long book, which is why it's so hard to adapt properly.
SmellofDuty
SmellofDuty - 8/22/2014, 9:15 PM
I hate you^^^
but I love this idea. Make it happen!
Ignition
Ignition - 8/22/2014, 9:17 PM
I draw the line at compound fractures. Sorry.
BlackIceJoe
BlackIceJoe - 8/22/2014, 10:13 PM
I agree with TheMexicanSuperman WB should get him for a part in the DCU. Matthew would have been a great Lex, but Jesse should be interesting.

Now onto this topic this book will make for an awesome movie. Hopefully it will be a two parter. Plus if this does well I hope WB goes after another Stephen King series, the Dark Tower. That would be like one awesome Roller Coaster ride.
DeusExSponge
DeusExSponge - 8/22/2014, 10:57 PM
Whoever get Matthew in their Cinematic Universe WINS!!!!!
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 8/23/2014, 12:26 AM
Matthew could be a good Green Lantern
NightBoyWonder
NightBoyWonder - 8/23/2014, 12:27 AM
Ooop, @TheMexicanSuperman and I share the same idea.
loki668
loki668 - 8/23/2014, 12:32 AM
The book was great. The connected universe to the book is great. Will the film be great? Dunno.
AsgardianHobo
AsgardianHobo - 8/23/2014, 10:07 AM
Great choice!!!!
ScottMontgomery
ScottMontgomery - 8/23/2014, 4:19 PM
@DIAMONDZ
What performance did Cranston have this year that even came close to Mathew McConaughey's performance in Dallas Buyers Club? Please don't answer with Godzilla.
Kjo0212
Kjo0212 - 8/23/2014, 8:12 PM
I'd have to agree w @scott
Kjo0212
Kjo0212 - 8/23/2014, 8:12 PM
Dallas buyers club killer joe and mud are great examples
TankD
TankD - 8/23/2014, 10:14 PM
I really hope he picks randall flagg mcConaughey is on a roll with his anti heroes and villains randal flagg is right up his alley and that would be amazing!
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