Collider’sMaggie Lovittrecently spoke with Lawrence in support of the upcoming4K UHD releaseof his belovedKeanu Reeves-led filmConstantine.

Actually, that’s why I’m going to London, to do the score for it.

So the cut is for the most part locked.

Francis Lawrence in front of an image of Stephen King’s The Long Walk

Image by Maggie Lovitt

I’m really happy with it.

I think it’s really unique."

It was something that actually crossed my desk years ago, not long after I finished Constantine.

shadows of people on a road on the book cover of Stephen King’s ‘The Long Walk’

Image via Simon & Schuster

People have tried to make it over the years, and never could.

We just kind of cracked it; I worked with JT Mollner, who did Strange Darling.

He wrote a great draft, and it came together really quickly.

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The cast is so good and the performances are great.

I’m super happy with it."

What Is The Long Walk About?

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The final surviving walker wins a large sum of money and whatever prize he desires.

The book follows one year’s walkers as they compete against fatigue, despair, and each other.

There have beenmany failed attemptsto adaptThe Long Walkover the years.

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The Long Walkis in post-production;no release date has yet been announced.Constantinearrives on 4K UHD on February 18.

Stay tuned to Collider for future updates.

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The Long Walk