Summary
The adaptation of Stephen King’sThe Long Walkis getting close to confirming its first couple of cast members. Set in a distant future,The Long Walkrevolves around a deeply exacting, annual walking contest where about 100 teenage boys walk south through Maine and must not drop below four miles per hour, or they will be fatally shot. After languishing in limbo for years, it was finally confirmed thatThe Long Walkadaptationwill happen andfilming will begin in July 2024.
Now, with the filming start date ofThe Long Walkfast approaching,Deadlinereports thatCopper Hoffman, who recently starred in Ethan Hawke’sWildcat, andRye Lanecast member David Jonsson, are both currently in the mixto lead the forthcoming adaptation’s ensemble cast. The roles these two are likely to play is yet to be revealed.
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The Long Walk’s premise suggests that this forthcoming adaptation to the big screen will require many male actors and characters to bring to life King’s distant, dystopian world. While no actors have been officially confirmed, Hoffman and Jonsson could be playing Raymond Garraty and Peter McVriees, the two main characters from King’s book. Both actors have a fairly light resume, but their recent and past works suggest that they could be a perfect fit for their respective roles.
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Hoffman made his film debut only a few years ago,starring in Paul Anderson’s Oscar-nominated romcomLicorice Pizza. He played Gary Valentine, a teenage actor who develops a relationship with a 25-year-old photographer’s assistant. Hoffman’s performance led to subsequent roles in movies like the aforementionedWildcatand the upcoming comedy,Old Guy.
Jonsson started his career on the theater stage and eventually made his film debut in 2018, starring in ITV’s detective dramaEndeavor. He appeared briefly as a field agent in another British show titledDeep Statebefore signing on to playDom inRye Laneand Augustus Lackey inIndustry, arguably his most famous role to date. He can also be seen in theupcomingAlien: Romulus. Jonsson and Hoffman have yet to be officially confirmed forThe Long Walk, but if they are, it’ll be interesting to see how they both tackle their respective roles.
The Long Walk
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Adapted from Stephen King’s first novel, The Long Walk follows 100 teenage boys forced into a walking contest at four miles per hour or face lethal consequences.
