Director Mike Flanagan, renowned for his work on projects like “Doctor Sleep,” has introduced the ensemble cast for “The Life of Chuck,” headlined by Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill.
In addition to Hiddleston and Chiwetel, Flanagan enthusiastically welcomed several new cast members he will collaborate with for the first time. This talented lineup includes Matthew Lillard (“Scream”), Mia Sara (“Ferris Buellers Day Off”), Harvey Guillén (“What We Do in the Shadows”), Trinity Jo-Li Bliss (“Avatar: The Way of Water”), Qorianka Kilcher (“Yellowstone”), Antonio Raul Corbo (“Brooklyn Nine-Nine”), and David Dastmalchian (“The Suicide Squad”). The film also features fresh faces Taylor Gordon and Benjamin Pajak.
Complementing this cast are some of Flanagan’s long-time collaborators, such as Kate Siegel, Carl Lumbly, Annalise Basso, Samantha Sloyan, Rahul Kohli, Matt Biedel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Michael Trucco, Violet McGraw, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, Molly Quinn, and Heather Langenkamp of “A Nightmare on Elm Street” fame. Additionally, the previously announced Karen Gillan and Jacob Tremblay, who have both worked with Flanagan before, join this impressive ensemble.
The film delves into the life of its central character, Charles Krantz, but in a unique reverse narrative. It begins with his untimely death at the age of 39 from a brain tumor and travels backward to explore his childhood in a house believed to be haunted, as stated in the synopsis.
“The Life of Chuck” is based on one of the interconnected stories from Stephen King’s 2020 novella, “If It Bleeds.” Mike Flanagan, celebrated for his work on acclaimed Netflix series like “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor,” takes the directorial helm. He also serves as the writer and producer under his Intrepid Pictures banner, with QWGmire handling the financing and production.
This marks Flanagan’s third foray into adapting Stephen King’s works, following his successful adaptations of “Geralds Game” in 2017 and the sequel to “The Shining.” Notably, he has expressed his ambition to develop an adaptation of King’s iconic novel, “The Dark Tower,” a project he holds dear as his dream endeavor.
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What is The Life of Chuck about?
Filming for The Life of Chuck is scheduled to last four weeks and will occur across Mobile and Baldwin counties in Alabama. The novella originally appeared in the 2020 collection, If it Bleeds, according to StephenKing.com.
Where will life of chuck be filmed?
According to Deadline, Tom Hiddleston is set to portray the lead role of Chuck, a man who learns he has a terminal illness at just 39 years old. Meanwhile, Mark Hamill, known for his role as Luke Skywalker, will be taking on the character of Albie, Chuck’s grandfather who may or may not be experiencing supernatural encounters in his home.
Who is Albie in The Life of Chuck?
Mike Flanagan, known for his work on Doctor Sleep and Oculus, takes the helm as writer and director for The Life of Chuck. Joining him in the film are notable actors Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Karen Gillan. The movie promises to be an exciting collaboration with these talented individuals at the forefront.