The Long Walk Trailer & Fun Facts

The Long Walk Synopsis:

Set in a near-future dystopian society, each year, a select group of young participants is chosen for "The Walk," a continuous non-stop journey through a desolate and harsh environment. The rules are simple: keep walking, no matter what. Stop, and the participant receives a warning; with three warnings, the participant is executed. The last survivor receives a lifetime of comfort and security for themselves and their family.

Genre: Thriller

Release Date: In theaters September 12th, 2025

The Long Walk Fun Facts:

Stephen King's First Completed Novel:
"The Long Walk" was the first novel that Stephen King ever completed during his freshman year at college. However, "Carrie" was his first novel that got published.

Published Under a Pseudonym:
King first published "The Long Walk" in 1979 under the pseudonym Richard Bachman, along with other titles such as "The Running Man" and "Rage." This was done to prevent overwhelming the market with too many novels by Stephen King.

Long Journey to Big Screen:
It took 46 years for King's first ever completed novel to finally make it to the big screen, showcasing its originality and challenging concept.

"Hunger Games" Director:
The movie is directed by Francis Lawrence, who is well-known for directing most of "The Hunger Games" series. Even though both movies featured young participants in life-and-death competitions, "The Long Walk" focuses more on the emotional and psychological bonds among the young participants rather than forming alliances and fighting among the groups as featured in "The Hunger Games."

Mark Hamill Goes to the Dark Side:
The beloved "Star Wars" icon Mark Hamill, the Jedi master, finally turned to the dark side by playing the evil "Major," the leader of the military security escorting the competition. Judging by the trailer, he has fully embraced his darker side.

Star-Studded Cast:
The movie features many young cast members, including Cooper Hoffman, David Jonsson, Ben Wang, Charlie Plummer, Roman Griffin Davis, Garrett Wareing, Joshua Odjick, and Jordan Gonzalez.

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