As far as pop culture legacy is concerned, Stephen King is far more than a name printed on the cover of some of the most beloved fiction of the last 50-plus years; the man is an icon. In addition to his stories stretching across multiple mediums, King is a man recognized around the world: known for his lanky frame, glasses, long philtrum, and unmistakable Maine drawl. Of course, this famous image of the beloved author has become recognized the world over in part because of the multitude of film and television cameos that he has made in adaptations of his books over the years – but it would appear that part of his career may be coming to an end.
This week’s edition of The King Beat is a special one, as this is my 100th column in this series, and there is much to discuss– starting with a scoop regarding Stephen King’s future doing cameos and followed by news of an amazing new project to which the writer will be contributing in the coming months. There’s a lot of cool stuff to discuss, so without further ado, let’s dig in!
