Side note, I think Idris Elba would’ve made a fine Roland if given better material to work with. I wouldn’t change McConaughey. Curious of your thoughts.. "The Dark Tower" movie--NOT EVERYTHING NEEDS TO BE KID-FRIENDLY. Idris Elba on Twitter: "I am Roland, son of Steven, son of Henry, true descendant of Arthur. And I have not forgotten. #TheDarkTowerMovie". King saw The Dark Tower movie: "that's terrific" Pirated the Dark Tower movie, went in with incredibly low expectations, still thought the movie was a steaming pile of dogshit