Who’s ready for another Stephen King adaptation? It doesn’t matter if it isn’t you, because there’s one more on the way. Coming out left and right like Scream 7 casting announcements, the latest project that will take the author’s words from page to screen is The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon. The Hollywood Reporter reveals that this time around, JT Mollner, the visionary behind one of the most well-received horror movies of last year, Strange Darling, will both pen and helm the production, which is set to release through Lionsgate. This marks the latest partnership between not just the author and the studio, but also the author, studio, and Mollner, as the latter wrote the screenplay for Francis Lawrence’s theatrical take on King’s The Long Walk, which arrives in cinemas this fall.
If you’re looking for something with loads of bloodshed and gore-filled horror, The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon might not be it as it falls into the category of one of King’s more psychological-thriller-leaning pieces of work. Centered around a young girl named Trisha, the tale follows the nine-year-old after she’s lost in the woods alone. With only her Walkman radio by her side, the one sound that brings her comfort in the dark, damp forest is that of baseball games and her beloved pitcher, Tom Gordon. The more she listens, the more Tom Gordon seems to step off the pitcher’s mound and into the labyrinth of trees and ferns that surround her as she begins to experience hallucinations that might just save her life.
In a statement paired with the announcement, Lionsgate Motion Picture Group president, Erin Westerman said,
“JT is a filmmaker we believe has a bright future. Throughout his work, he creates characters, and especially young characters, that are so compelling, heartbreaking, and emotional that they pop off the screen. And of course, that’s what Stephen King does on the page as well. The story of survival and perseverance in The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is timeless. We’ve loved this tale for a long time, and JT is the perfect choice to adapt and direct this King fan favorite.”
In Case You Missed ‘Strange Darling’…
If Strange Darling flew under your radar, we implore you to stop what you’re doing and watch it right now. The movie — which holds a wildly impressive 96% critics’ approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes — is one that will keep you guessing and on the edge of your seat until the credits roll. The best part? It’s just over 90 minutes in length, so it’s not just a quick watch but also uses every second to develop its plot. Speaking of the plot, Strange Darling centers around a couple (Kyle Gallner, Willa Fitzgerald) who have a one-night stand that soon goes down a twisted pathway of attempted murder. The vibes are immaculate, the acting is top-tier, and the nonlinear storyline is perfect for those who find themselves unable to sit through drawn-out movies.
As of right now, no further information surrounding Mollner and Lionsgate’s take on The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon has been announced
via Collider