The Life of Chuck (film)
The Life of Chuck is an upcoming drama film written and directed by Mike Flanagan. It will be an adaptation of a short story from Stephen King's If It Bleeds novella.
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Directed by | Mike Flanagan |
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Based on | "The Life of Chuck" by Stephen King |
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Cinematography | Eben Bolter |
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Country | United States |
Language | English |
Premise
Depicts three different stories in the life of Charles "Chuck" Krantz, beginning with his death, and ending with his time growing up in a supposed haunted house.
Cast
- Tom Hiddleston as Charles "Chuck" Krantz
- Mark Hamill as Albie
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Karen Gillan
- Jacob Tremblay
Production
The project was announced in May 2023, with Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill set to star for director Mike Flanagan. An adaptation of a Stephen King novella, the film was stated to match in tone with dramas such as Stand by Me, The Shawshank Redemption and The Green Mile.[1] Filming began in Alabama under a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement in October, with Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Jacob Tremblay added to the cast.[2]
References
- Wiseman, Andreas (May 8, 2023). "Tom Hiddleston & Mark Hamill To Star In Stephen King Adaptation The Life Of Chuck For Director Mike Flanagan; FilmNation Launches Hot Project For Cannes Market". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 9 May 2023.
- Grobar, Matt (October 23, 2023). "The Life Of Chuck: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan & Jacob Tremblay Join Stephen King Adaptation From Mike Flanagan". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 23 October 2023.