According to the New York Post, Christian Bale is the front-runner for the lead role in Ron Howard's ambitious adaptation of Stephen King's THE DARK TOWER. Bale is now reportedly ahead of such stars as Javier Bardem and Viggo Mortensen.

The Post also claims that DEXTER'S Jennifer Carpenter is pulling ahead on the short list for the role of Susannah in the film.

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