AP Exclusive: Stephen King talks 'It' and other adaptations
LOS ANGELES (AP) — The most-adapted author alive introduces himself on the phone as "Steve King."
More than 60 of Stephen King's novels and short stories have been made into movies or TV series over the past 40 years, with a bumper crop of recent and forthcoming releases hitting screens.
A cinematic take on "The Dark Tower" and a TV adaptation of "Mr. Mercedes" launched in August. Netflix will premiere its adaptation of King's novel "Gerald's Game" later this month, and his novella "1922" in October. And a big-screen version of his epic scary clown tale "It" hits theaters Friday.
The celebrated author, who turns 70 this month, talked with The Associated Press about his scariest writing experiences and how Hollywood handles his work.