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Based on <strong>Stephen King</strong>’s first-written novel, this highly anticipated adaptation challenges audiences to confront a haunting question: How far could you go? With a screenplay by <strong>JT Mollner</strong> and directed by <strong>Francis Lawrence</strong>, <em>The Long Walk</em> promises to be a non-stop journey that tests your limits and leaves you physically, mentally, and spiritually drained.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmffpd722005j01ykm1zvi7d3@published'}, {'data': {'text': "<strong>LISTEN NOW:</strong> 'The Long Walk' star Jordan Gonzalez", '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmffpvqbw0040357u2kz3gjoy@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?&feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7706187_2025-09-11-185927&withPlaylist=false&theme=dark&playerDisplay-description=false&playerDisplay-download=false&playerDisplay-logoType=Audacy" allow="clipboard-write"></iframe>', 'isIframe': True, 'componentVariation': 'html-embed', 'fbInstantArticleHtml': '<iframe width="100%" height="165px" frameborder="0" src="https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?&feed-link=https%3A%2F%2Frss.amperwave.net%2Fv2%2Fepisode%2F7706187_2025-09-11-185927&withPlaylist=false&theme=dark&playerDisplay-description=false&playerDisplay-download=false&playerDisplay-logoType=Audacy" allow="clipboard-write"></iframe>'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/html-embed/instances/cmffpwima0048357uxywllxj2@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong>Jordan Gonzalez</strong> tested that theory as #No.49 Richard Harkness, a young man who wanted to document his experience alongside his companions. 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So, there was always this beautiful harmony of understanding that Stephen King is deeply involved in this process, and we’re going to do our utmost to honor the source material. Harkness’ role in the book is not as prominent as in the film. However, I began by rereading the book, having already read it. This allowed me to identify the key points that Stephen King had made about Harkness’ character and then build upon and expand upon those insights.', '_version': 2, 'componentVariation': 'paragraph'}, 'original_ref': 'www.audacy.com/_components/paragraph/instances/cmffpnoqi003f357uocjgp42y@published'}, {'data': {'text': '<strong><em>Romeo International</em>\xa0-\xa0</strong>Your character was searching for a sense of purpose, a reason why his companions had chosen this arduous task. 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