Breaking Bad star Aaron Paul has had a "ton of meetings" to star as Eddie Dean in The Dark Tower movie/TV adaptation, he's confirmed at this year's Sundance Film Festival.

A TV or movie adaptation of Stephen King's eight book series has been gestating for many a year now, with various studios and directors struggling to twist King's epic source material into some semblance of shape. Last September Ron Howard, the director currently attached to the beast, assured fans he hadn't forgotten about the project, saying that he and producer Brian Grazer had taken a vow of silence due to rabid media interest.Now, Breaking Bad star Paul has revealed that not only is the project still alive, but he's had "a ton" of meetings about playing central character Eddie Dean.

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"I just had a general sit down with Ron Howard, who is a huge fan of the show (Breaking Bad, naturally)," Paul told Ain't it Cool News at Sundance, "which is such a crazy thing to even think that Ron Howard even knows who I am. They're definitely planning on making it."While Paul is only halfway through reading the series, he's aware of what a great character Dean is."I'm excited. Their goal is to do three films, but also have a television element to it, which will be very interesting. From what I hear, Eddie Dean is a pretty epic, iconic character."While this is far from absolute confirmation of Paul's involvement, it's certainly a heartening update on the elusive adaptation. Paul will next be seen in the movie adaptation of Need for Speed, opening in the States March 14.

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