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Success in Hollywood is indeed fickle. The difference between a career of repute and one of unanimity is just one role. No wonder it is imperative for every up-and-coming star to grab the chances coming their way. Conversely, one role can ruin it all as well. One should know when to steer clear of a role coming their way. Idris Elba would find that out the hard way after starring inThe Dark Tower.
A really ‘Dark’ Tower
When it was announced that Stephen King’sThe Dark Towerwas about to get its own live-action film, fans couldn’t control their excitement. They were about to witness one of their favorite series come to life.
35 years after the release of the first book in the much-loved series, fans would get the chance to relish the magic of seeing their favorite characters. But fate had other plans for the Matthew McConaughey starrer.
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Idris Elba and Matthew McConaughey could not saveThe Dark Tower
The Dark Towerwas a sore letdown for one and all. The faithful of the series could not channel an ounce of their devotion to the movie, which was plagued by a plethora of problems behind the screen. Fans were disappointed not only because of how bad the film was but also because they knew what it could have been.
Reports claim that after a run of poor test screenings, Sony had no option but to spend $6 million on re-shoots in order to breathe some life into the film. At the center of all these problems, stood Matthew McConaughey and Idris Elba, who were themselves a victim of shoddy management.
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Idris Elba’s What if…?
The Dark Towercontinues to be a sore spot in theDallas Buyers’ Cluband theThorstar’s largely successful careers. One must wonder whether or not they regret taking the role at all. What if they can’t help but think,“What if?…”
There is another ‘What if…’ though. Apparently, before casting Idris Elba as Roland Deschain, the role had been offered to Daniel Craig, Christian Bale, Viggo Mortensen, Javier Bardem, and Mads Mikkelsen. It was only at a later stage that the 50-year-old was considered for the role. Fate works in mysterious ways…
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Source:IMDb
Smriti Sneh
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Smriti Sneh is a Content Writer at Fandom Wire specializing in celebrities and everything pop-culture. Being a literature research scholar, she is cashing in on her writing skills by working in the entertainment news sector - studying literary theories by day, and navigating celebrity net worth through the night. Although you can find her writing poems at any and all hours.
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