Critically acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan typically works with actors he’s worked with before, and his next project is no exception. He’ll be directing another Stephen King story, and he’s reteamed with original scream queen Heather Langenkamp.

The life of Chuck adapts the novella of the same name from King’s 2020 collection When it bleeds. The star cast of returning actors includes Nightmare on Elm Street Star Heather Langenkamp, ​​​​with whom he previously worked on the Netflix series The Midnight Club. Although details about her role in The life of Chuck are rare, the actress shared her excitement about working with Flanagan again in an interview with Bloody Disgusting.

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Speaking about reuniting with Flanagan, Langenkamp revealed: “I was just the most excited actor in the world when I got the call from Mike Flanagan to play a role in his film. And It was not a horror film in the traditional sense; it is a much deeper and more philosophical film about lifeI am an old lady now and I think this film will appeal to people who like to reflect on their existence. here on planet Earth in a more Stephen King-like manner.” Flanagan has already worked on several King stories, including The Shining – The Wonderful World of Madness Consequence Doctor Sleep in 2019 and 2017 Gerald’s game.

While The life of Chuck is not a horror film, its genre, but Langenkamp noted how excited she is about the film and shared some plot details without giving too much away. “It folds back in time. It’s a kind of time travel. There are people in it who are struggling with their existential reality of knowing that they are going to die.” It’s super interesting. I can’t give too much away, but I’m really excited because I’m so tired of keeping it a secret”, she teased.

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Who else appears in Chuck’s life?

Filming for The life of Chuck launched in fall 2023, with a cast full of actors from his previous productions. The director has directed several successful horror films and several thrilling horror adaptations for Netflix, including Haunting of Hill House And The Fall of the House of UsherThe director has directed 18 films so far and has worked with some actors several times.

Tom Hiddleston will lead The life of Chuck as the title character, making his debut in the Mike Flanagan universe. Other newcomers to the film include Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mia Sara, Benjamin Pajak, Taylor Gordon, Matthew Lillard, Antonio Raul Corbo, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss and David Dastmalchian. In addition, no fewer than 15 actors are returning.

Kate Siegel, his wife and long-time partner, was involved in many Flanagan productions and The life of Chuck will be their ninth collaboration. Other returning actors besides Siegel and Langenkamp include Samantha Sloyan, Carl Lumbly, Rahul Kohli, Matt Biedel, Sauriyan Sapkota, Michael Trucco, Molly C. Quinn, Annalise Basso, Violet McGraw, Saidah Arrika Ekulona, ​​Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay and Mark Hamill.

The life of Chuck will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, which runs September 5-15.

Source: Damn Disgusting

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Tom Hiddleston, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay