His works have been adapted to the big screen over 50 times, with many projects receiving rave reviews.

Here’s every difference between the book and the movie.

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In the film, Del befriends amouse named Mr. Jingles, who is cruelly killed by Percy.

The Green Milebook, unfortunately, has a different fate for Mr. Jingles.

However, the 1935 movie isn’t featured inStephen King’s bookat all.

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Audiences also find out that Bill is responsible for the crimes John Coffey is accused of.

While these villains flesh outThe Green Milemovie seamlessly, the film leaves out another important antagonist: Brad Dolan.

Jan dies in Paul’s arms, resulting in Paul begging the now-dead John Coffey to save her.

A still of Mr Jingles, the mouse, standing on its back legs from The Green Mile

Regardless,The Green Mile, both the book and the movie, are tragic works of art.

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Michael Clarke Duncan in The Green Mile

Percy and Wild Bill in The Green Mile

Coffey walking down The Green Mile.

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