Doug Liman to Tackle Stephen King Epic ‘The Stand’ for Paramount (Exclusive) Liman is attached to direct the feature and will produce, along with Tyler Thompson of Cross Creek Pictures.

When it comes to news out of the world of Stephen King from this past week, there is no question as to what was the biggest headline. It has been announced that director Doug Liman has been tapped ...

Stephen King ‘s “ The Stand ” may finally be heading to the big screen. Filmmaker Doug Liman is attached to direct a feature film of the post-apocalyptic bestseller for Paramount Pictures ...

Stephen King's iconic novel 'The Stand' is being adapted into a film by Doug Liman, in partnership with Paramount Pictures. The film promises to explore the epic themes of good and evil in a post ...

The Stand is King’s attempt at making a Lord Of The Rings fantasy epic that follows a dozen characters as a bio-weapon breaches containment and wipes out 99.4% of the Earth’s population.

Stephen King, left, and Mike Flanagan at the premiere of “The Life of Chuck” during the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 6, 2024. AP, Sept. 6, 2024 ...

As for the movie itself, it was directed by Mick Garris, a King specialist who also directed the 1990s miniseries versions of The Stand and The Shining (among others).

King executive executive produces alongside Bender, who directs, Cavell, who penned the teleplay, Gary Barber, Sam Sheridan and Ed Redlich. Series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios.

The Stand, Stephen King’s doorstop-sized 1978 post-apocalyptic novel, is getting a new adaptation from director Doug Liman—with a twist.