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My Thoughts On Episode 4 Of Castle Rock

Posted: August 2, 2018, 03:00

Here are my thoughts (contains spoilers) of episode 4 of Castle Rock.

The show is really good. I think they move in a pace that works very well. You get to know the characters but they still surprise you like in the end of the episode. I, for sure, didn’t see that coming.

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Zahn McClarnon In Talks To Play Crow Daddy

Posted: August 1, 2018, 23:01

More Doctor Sleep news. Variety reports that Zahn McClarnon is in talks to play Crow Daddy.

Zahn McClarnon is in talks to join Ewan McGregor and Rebecca Ferguson in Warner Bros.’ adaptation of the Stephen King novel “Doctor Sleep,” the sequel to the horror classic “The Shining.”

McGregor stars as the adult version of Danny Torrance, while Ferguson plays Rose the Hat. Sources say McClarnon would portray Crow Daddy, the right-hand man of Ferguson’s character.

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Dick Halloran & Wendy Torrance Cast (Doctor Sleep)

Posted: August 1, 2018, 22:22

Deadline reports that casting has been done for the roles of Dick Halloran and Wendy Torrance in the upcoming Doctor Sleep.

Warner Bros is setting Carl Lumbly to play Dick Halloran and Alex Essoe to play Wendy Torrance in Doctor Sleep, the continuation of the storyline from The Shining. Those are the roles that Scatman Crothers and Shelley Duvall played in the Stanley Kubrick-directed original, if you are keeping score at home.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Photos From The IT Set

Posted: August 1, 2018, 11:52

Amy Wilson who visited the set of IT: Chapter 2 sent me these pictures.

Thanks to Amy Wilson

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Book About The Stand

Posted: August 1, 2018, 10:46

Here is a new interesting book from Cemetery Dance: This Dark Chest of Wonders: 40 Years of Stephen King's The Stand. Order your copy here.

About the Book:
In September 1978, Stephen King published The Stand, a massive, post-apocalyptic story that captured the imagination of his growing legion of Constant Readers, introducing them to his ultimate villain, Randall Flagg. Over the course of time, the tale of good and evil only gained in popularity, leading to the 1990 publication of The Stand: Complete and Uncut, which gave audiences the author's original vision for his novel.

In This Dark Chest of Wonders: 40 Years of Stephen King's The Stand, Andy Burns (Wrapped In Plastic: Twin Peaks, BiffBamPop.com) tells the story behind the story of King's enduring opus and delves deep into its various incarnations — the unfilmed George A. Romero adaptation; the 1994 ABC mini-series; the audiobook; and Marvel Comics' adaptation.

Included are exclusive interviews with Stephen King experts Bev Vincent, Robin Furth, Mick Garris, Jamey Sheridan, WG Snuffy Walden, Grover Gardner, Ralph Macchio, Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa and Mike Perkins.

This Dark Chest of Wonders: 40 Years of The Stand delivers a complete and uncut look into one of Stephen King's most enduring achievements.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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In The Tall Grass Now Filming

Posted: August 1, 2018, 00:26

Filming of In the Tall Grass has started.

Thanks to Herbert West

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Mr. Mercedes: Immersive Experience Highlights

Posted: July 31, 2018, 20:54

Here is a video from the Mr. Mercedes Immersive Experience Highlights from San Diego Comic-Con 2018.

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King Narrates Elevation

Posted: July 31, 2018, 15:50

Good news for all fans of audio books. King will narrate the upcoming Elevation.

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Mr. Mercedes Season 2 Trailer

Posted: July 31, 2018, 10:54

Here is a trailer for season 2 of Mr. Mercedes.

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Losers Club All Grown Up

Posted: July 31, 2018, 01:12

Here is a photo from the set of IT: Chapter 2 that shows 6 of the 7 members in The Losers Club.

Thanks to Ari

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Shining in the Dark: The eBook Edition

Posted: July 31, 2018, 00:16

Shining in the Dark is now out in an eBook edition from Cemetery Dance. You can get your copy here

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What Stephen King Movies Are Really Coming?

Posted: July 30, 2018, 00:11

Quite often an article appears that claims to list all upcoming Stephen King adaptations. Good right? Well, maybe not. What these articles do is list every King story that’s been reported to have been sold and that is not the same as that we’re actually getting a movie version. The Talisman was sold before the book was released back in 1984 and we still haven’t seen a movie version. So, I thought I’d help you get a grip on what movies we are sure (or as sure we can be, after all the world could end tomorrow) that we’ll be seeing. So, here we go.

Castle Rock (TV series, Season 1, 10 episodes)
Airing right now on Hulu.
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Mr. Mercedes (TV series, Season 2, 10 episodes)
Premiers August 22 on Audience Network.
Read more

Pet Semetary (Film)
Filming now.
Release date: April 5, 2019.
Read more

IT: Chapter Two (Film)
Filming now.
Release date: September 6, 2019
Read more

Doctor Sleep” (Film)
Pre production.
Release date: January 4, 2020
Read more

In the Tall Grass (Netflix film)
Filming now.
Release date: TBA
Read more

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Set For New King Movie

Posted: July 29, 2018, 10:45

The London Free Press reports about the set for an upcoming Stephen King movie that's being created south of Stratford.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Jack Bender Wants A 3rd Season Of Mr. Mercedes

Posted: July 29, 2018, 00:57

"We definitely, hopefully, will have a third season. (Story-wise) the door is wide open."
- Director Jack Bender while promoting the second season of Mr. Mercedes at Television Critics Association.

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Mr. Mercedes On Amazon

Posted: July 28, 2018, 10:37

Season 1 of Mr. Mercedes is now available on Amazon Prime for:
UK
Germany

On August 14 Mr Mercedes will finally be out on DVD in the US. Order your copy here.

Thanks to Herbert West

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My Interview with Michael Martin

Posted: July 27, 2018, 11:19

Michael Martin is the propmaster on the show Castle Rock and is responsible for all the things you see in the show. I thought it would be interesting to hear more about this and got a chance to talk to Michael about it. Here is what he said…

It’s more important have a good sense of how things should look before you try to create new things. A prop needs to be recognizable first and then it can be interesting.

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Map Over Castle Rock

Posted: July 26, 2018, 18:44

Here is a virtual map of Castle Rock.

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From A Buick 8 To Be Filmed

Posted: July 23, 2018, 19:58

Deadline reports that From a Buick 8 has been optioned by Hyde Park Entertainment.

EXCLUSIVE: Stephen King’s bestselling novel From A Buick 8 has been optioned by Ashok Amritraj’s Hyde Park Entertainment. Amritraj has set William Brent Bell to write the script and direct. Bell last helmed the STX release The Boy, and his other credits include the Paramont genre hit The Devil Inside, Wer, and Stay Alive. Amritraj will produce. Addison Mehr and Priya Amritraj will be executive producers.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Castle Rock Interviews From Comic Con

Posted: July 21, 2018, 21:07

Here are some Castle Rock interviews from Comic Con.

Melanie Lynskey and Jane Levy

Bill Skarsgård and Sissy Spacek

Melanie Lynskey, Jane Levy, Bill Skarsgård and Sissy Spacek
Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Do You Hear It? Shining In The Dark: The Audio Book

Posted: July 20, 2018, 11:00

Do you hear it? Yeah, that’s right, 200 days from today, February 5, 2019 Simon & Schuster Audio, who also publishes all King’s audio books, will release the audio version of Shining in the Dark. No narrator has been announced yet but stay tuned for more updates soon.

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Season 2 Based Mainly On End Of Watch

Posted: July 20, 2018, 10:28

Syfy Wire reports from the Mr. Mercedes pannel at Comic Con.

And while trilogy is the key word here, the new season of the show will not be drawn from the second book in the series, Finders Keepers, but the third and final book, End of Watch.

The problem with using Finders Keepers, said executive producer/director Jack Bender, was that "our heroes didn’t come into it until halfway through the book." Even though the words "Finders Keepers" are included in the season, the main action is taken from the trilogy capper. Just prepare yourself for things to get a little stranger, “a little what the f*** are you talking about?" Bender said.

Thanks to Dimitris Tso

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Hulu Documentary About Maine

Posted: July 20, 2018, 00:26

Here is a 30-minute documentary Hulu did about King’s Maine and the locations that inspired him. They interview J.J. Abrams, Sissy Spacek, the series creators and Stephen King specialists.

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IT: Chapter 2 At Comic Con

Posted: July 19, 2018, 20:42

Movieweb had the following to report about IT: Chapter 2 presence at Comic Con.

IT 2 only recently started shooting, so there wasn't a completed trailer yet. But Pennywise did manage to make his way onto the big screen in front of a crowd of screaming fans. This first footage probably won't show up online unless someone bootlegs it. The scene in question introduces Bill Hader as the grown up Richie and James Ransone as the much older Eddie.

Before showing off the footage at Comic-Con, director Andy Muschietti talked a bit about his sequel, and called this a much scarier movie. Muschettie is returning to direct IT 2, which catches up with the Losers' Club as adults in 2019. Everyone is 30 years older, and still quite scared of that old dancing clown Pennywise. They survived their first encounter with the demon back in the 1980s, but they may not have the same kind of luck this time around.

Thanks to Dimitris Tso

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Exclusive Pennywise Figure

Posted: July 19, 2018, 14:00

Remember my review of NECA’s Pennywise figure? Well, here is a version of it that looks really scary. It will be sold exclusive at Gamestop. This one will include Georgie’s bloody arm.

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Contest Time: Win Pennywise x 2

Posted: July 19, 2018, 00:02

It’s been a while since we had a contest here at Lilja’s Library but now it’s time again and do I have a cool price for you! Not one but two cool NECA Pennywise figures are up for grabs. And since they are a nice couple one lucky winner will get both figures. Yes, you heard right. One lucky winner will get one 1990’s version of Pennywise AND one 2017’s version of Pennywise.

Enter the contest here by answering three questions and motivate why you should win. Good Luck!

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Creepshow As An Anthology Series

Posted: July 18, 2018, 22:56

Bloody Disgusting reports that Creepshow will be an anthology series on Shudder. It dosn't say if it will be using stories by King or just the name though...

EW reports that Shudder is bringing back Creepshow, only not as a film franchise. Next year, the streaming service will launch “Creepshow” as an anthology series, with makeup master Greg Nicotero (“The Walking Dead”) directing the premiere!

Nicotero will also executive-produce and supervise the show’s creative elements. His KNB EFX Group will handle the show’s creature and makeup effects.

The series is scheduled to debut on Shudder in 2019. Each episode will tell original stories and be helmed by a different filmmaker.

Thanks to Herbert West

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King Hints New Story

Posted: July 17, 2018, 23:00

King hints about a new story.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Josh Boone About The Stand

Posted: July 16, 2018, 23:51

Josh Boone seems to be getting ready to start working on his version of The Stand and it's exciting to see that Owen King will be involved.

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Ep 90: The Outsider & Laurie Reviews

Posted: July 16, 2018, 22:47

Welcome to the Stephen King Podcast Constant and New Listeners!

Join your hosts - longtime Constant Readers - Hans Lilja of Lilja's Library and writer/podcaster - Lou W. Sytsma.

Welcome to Episode 90 of The Stephen King Podcast!

In this episode, we do a double-header review of King's latest novel - The Outsider as well as a short story that was put up at Stephen King's website for free - Laurie.

Plus our recap of the latest Stephen King news.

We hope you enjoy this episode and, as usual, we want to hear from you.

Good or bad, we want it all!
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In this podcast:
1) 00:00 - Intro
2) 00:30 - Podcast Setup
3) 01:00 - News From The Death Room
4) 08:03 - Reviews From The Nightshift: Laurie & The Outsider
5) 35:39 - Podcast Signoff
6) 36:08 - Outro

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NECA Pennywise 2017 Figure Review

Posted: July 16, 2018, 14:00

Here are my thoughs about the NECA Pennywise 2017 figure.

There isn’t a bookcase in the world that wouldn’t look great with this one on it.

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Mr Mercedes Season 1 DVD

Posted: July 14, 2018, 11:08

On August 14 Mr Mercedes will finally be out on DVD in the US. Order your copy here.

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Two Castle Rock Teasers

Posted: July 13, 2018, 23:26

Here are two teasers for Castle Rock that Hulu posted on Twitter.

There's a history here in #CastleRock, hidden away in every attic. A new chapter begins July 25 on @hulu. #Fridaythe13th pic.twitter.com/rZQL6Mw3Lf
— Castle Rock (@castlerockhulu) July 13, 2018

Small terrors have always run free here. A new #CastleRock story will be unleashed, July 25 on @hulu. #Fridaythe13th pic.twitter.com/uiAJ1OcfxR
— Castle Rock (@castlerockhulu) July 13, 2018

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My Interview With Rob Kyker: Prop Master

Posted: July 13, 2018, 10:55

Can you imagine being responsible for anything that an actor touches in a TV show like Mr. Mercedes? Everything from guns, food, watches, cell phones, animals, pictures and cars? For Rob Kyker that is just another day at work as he’s the prop master on the show. I got the chance to talk to him a bit about his work on Mr. Mercedes and here is what he had to say.

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Comic Con: King Related Info

Posted: July 12, 2018, 12:48

Here is the info you need about Mr Mercedes and Castle Rock at Comic Con. And for those of you that go, don't forget to bring me all the cool King stuff they hand out!

THURSDAY, JULY 19
8:00pm – Stephen King’s Mr. Mercedes: Season 2
Jack Bender (EP/director, Game of Thrones, Lost), Harry Treadaway (Penny Dreadful), Jharrel Jerome (Moonlight), Jack Huston (Boardwalk Empire), Holland Taylor (The L Word, Legally Blonde), Justine Lupe (Snowfall), and Breeda Wool (UnReal) give a first look at the new season of the AT&T AUDIENCE original series Mr. Mercedes. A year after his thwarted attempt to perpetrate a mass murder, Brady Hartsfield remains in a vegetative state, and retired Detective Bill Hodges has opened Finders Keepers. When unexplainable occurrences begin, Hodges has a feeling that Brady is somehow responsible.
Thursday July 19, 2018 8:00pm – 9:00pm
Room 7AB

FRIDAY, JULY 20
12:45pm – Hulu’s World Premiere Screening of Castle Rock
Escape the summer heat for a chilling world premiere screening of the first episode of J. J. Abrams and Stephen King’s psychological-horror series about the hometown of some of your favorite nightmares. You’ve read the books, you’ve seen the movies, you know the characters, but you’ve never heard the story of Castle Rock. Following the screening, the creators and executive producers Sam Shaw and Dustin Thomason (Manhattan) and stars Sissy Spacek (Carrie), Bill Skarsgard (It), Melanie Lynskey (Togetherness), and Jane Levy (Suburgatory) will discuss the most tragic and disturbing town in America. Prepare to sleep with the lights on.
Friday July 20, 2018 12:45pm – 2:00pm
Ballroom 20

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The Muppes As King Characters

Posted: July 12, 2018, 10:42

I just found these cool versions of the Muppet characters as iconic horror characters. Now I think I’ll need to check out the Muppet Show again…

Statler and Waldorf as The Grady Twins

Ms. Piggy as Carrie White

These are done by Jason Beck and you can see a lot more over at his site.

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My Spoiler Free Review Of Castle Rock Ep. 1-3

Posted: July 11, 2018, 19:56

Here are my (spoiler free) review of episode 1-3 of Castle Rock.

Is it too early to say that a show is a success after just three episodes? No, I don’t think so and I’m going to stick my neck out and say that Hulu has a success in Castle Rock!

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New Castle Rock Trailer

Posted: July 10, 2018, 16:46

Here is a new teaser for Castle Rock.

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More Mr Mercedes Cast Photos

Posted: July 9, 2018, 06:17

And here are more cast photos from season 2 of Mr Mercedes.

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Mr Mercedes Cast Photos

Posted: July 8, 2018, 23:15

Here are some cast photos from season 2 of Mr Mercedes.

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Fans Get The Outsider

Posted: July 6, 2018, 10:25

Stephen King’s The Outsider, is out and you know what that means…

I want to put together a page with photos of you all and your copy of The Outsider. All you need to do is send me a photo (this should open an email but if it doesn’t, send the photo to info[a]liljas-library.com) of yourself and the book (any edition works) and I’ll post them here. If you don’t want to send it by email you can also post it on the facebook page and I’ll grab it there. I would also like to ask you to include your name, town and country so that I can list that with the photo. You can see what it will look like at the Mr Mercedes page, the Revival page, the Finders Keepers page, Bazzar of Bad Dreams page, End of Watch page, Charlie the Choo Choo page, Gwendy’s Button Box page or the Sleeping Beauties Book page

Check out all the The Outsider photos here.

Let's get those photos collected! Some of you are even on all pages, GOOD WORK!

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The Shining In Ready Player One

Posted: July 5, 2018, 15:20

EW has an interesting article about how the Shining sceene in Ready Player One was done.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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NECA's 2017 Pennywise

Posted: July 4, 2018, 11:54

Here are some photos of NECA's Pennywise 2017 figure. Looks really cool if you ask me!

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Losers Club, The Grownup Version

Posted: July 3, 2018, 09:28

Here is the first photo of The Losers Club as grownups.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Synopsis For Castle Rock

Posted: July 3, 2018, 07:22

Here are some short synopsis for the first four episodes of Castle Rock:

S1 E101 'Severance'
An anonymous phone call lures death-row attorney Henry Deaver back to his home town of Castle Rock, Maine.

S1 E102 'Habeas Corpus'
Henry gets a new client at Shawshank Prison.

S1 E103 'Local Color'
The past catches up with Molly Strand.

S1 E104 'The Box'
Henry prepares for his day in court; a coffin arrives in Castle Rock.

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Ep. 89: Stephen Spignesi Interview

Posted: July 2, 2018, 12:38

Welcome to the Stephen King Podcast Constant and New Listeners!

Join your hosts - longtime Constant Readers - Hans Lilja of Lilja's Library and writer/podcaster - Lou W. Sytsma.

Welcome to Episode 89 of The Stephen King Podcast!

In this episode, we are honored to have one of the first Stephen King chroniclers, Stephen Spignesi, join us for an interview. Back in the 1990s, Stephen wrote the Stephen King Encyclopedia which was a great boon for King fans, in the pre-Internet days. Stephen has a new King book coming out this October - Stephen King: American Master.

Plus our recap of the latest Stephen King news.

We hope you enjoy this episode and, as usual, we want to hear from you.

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1) 00:00 - Intro
2) 00:30 - Podcast Setup
3) 01:02 - News From The Death Room
4) 21:00 - Stephen Spignesi Interview
5) 1:17:19 - Podcast Signoff
6) 1:18:37 - Outro

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IT Cast Photos

Posted: July 1, 2018, 00:25

James McAvoy posted this IT cast photo on Instagram.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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Teaser For Swedish Cover #2

Posted: June 29, 2018, 12:32

Here is a new teaser for the Swedish cover of Shining in the Dark (Varsel i Mörkret).

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Fatih Akin To Direct Firestarter

Posted: June 29, 2018, 11:08

The Hollywood Reporter reports that Fatih Akin will direct the remake of Firestarter.

Fatih Akin — the German director behind last year's Golden Globe winner In the Fade — will direct Firestarter for Universal and Blumhouse.

The 1980 Stephen King book will be adapted by Scott Teems andJason Blum and Akiva Goldsman will produce, with Martha de Laurentiis, who was an associate producer on the 1984 movie, set to executive produce.

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Rebecca Ferguson Is Rose

Posted: June 29, 2018, 00:42

Mike Flanagan confirms that Rebecca Ferguson will be Rose in Doctor Sleep on Twitter.

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Rebecca Ferguson In Negotiations To Star In Doctor Sleep

Posted: June 28, 2018, 23:12

Variety reports that Rebecca Ferguson is in negotiations to co-star with Ewan McGregor in Doctor Sleep. It is unknown who Ferguson will be playing though.

Thanks to Lou Sytsma

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