JT Mollner, a distinctive filmmaker, is swiftly making his mark by adapting several works of Stephen King. This year, he penned the screenplay for “The Long Walk,” directed by Francis Lawrence and inspired by King’s grim dystopian narrative published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman in 1979. Now, Mollner is venturing into uncharted territory, adapting a beloved King story that has yet to be brought to life on screen: the psychological horror survival tale “The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon.” As reported by The Hollywood Reporter, Mollner will be responsible for writing and directing the adaptation for Lionsgate.
Lionsgate is set to launch “The Long Walk” in September, which will feature a panel discussion at this year’s San Diego Comic-Con in Hall H. Producer Roy Lee, who worked on both “The Long Walk” and “Strange Darling,” is teaming up with Mollner and Lionsgate once more for the upcoming project.
Erin Westerman, president of Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, stated that filmmaker JT appears destined for success. His ability to develop captivating, heart-wrenching, and emotional characters, particularly young ones, is remarkable, making them seem almost real on screen. This is reminiscent of the way Stephen King brings stories to life through his writing, such as in ‘The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon.’ For a while now, we’ve been drawn to this timeless tale of survival and resilience, and JT is an ideal fit to bring and direct this beloved adaptation of King’s work.
The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon is One of Stephen King’s Most Intense Stories
The Girl Haunted by the Woods and Guided by Tom Gordon”
This gripping tale revolves around nine-year-old Trisha McFarland, who finds herself lost in the wilderness during a family hike. Desperate to escape her bickering kin, she ventures off on her own, only to discover her resources are meager – among them, a Walkman radio that plays baseball games, serving as both companion and distraction.
As days pass, Trisha’s health deteriorates due to thirst, hunger, injuries, and eventually pneumonia. Her hallucinations become more frequent and vivid. One such hallucination is her beloved baseball hero, Tom Gordon of the Boston Red Sox, who appears as a beacon of hope and a guide for Trisha in her imaginary conversations.
The narrative takes on an unsettling edge as Trisha becomes convinced that she is being pursued by an evil presence – one she calls “the God of the Lost.” This terrifying belief adds a psychological horror element to the story, as Trisha’s struggle for survival transforms into a battle against her own fears and hallucinations.
Various adaptations of “The Girl Who Loved Tom Gordon” were initiated previously, yet initiatives led by filmmakers such as the late George A. Romero and Lynne Ramsay (known for “We Need to Talk About Kevin”) failed to progress beyond the preliminary stages before reaching the silver screen.
The Long Walk opens in theaters on September 12th.
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2025-07-25 17:09