Mike Flanagan adapted from Stephen King’s novella Chuck’s life Already delivered.
Neon would premiere the film at the Toronto International Film Festival, where it ultimately won the Audience Award. The three-part anthology film focuses on the inner and outer life of Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston). Karen Gillan, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Mark Hamill also star.
While Flanagan adapted other works by King, particularly in the horror genre, Chuck’s life Closer comparisons with Frank Darabont The Shawshank Redemption.
conversation partner THR Before TIFF, Flanagan said of his conversation with King: “When we were doing Chuck’s lifewe talked a lot before production. He had a ton of credit for things like casting and other details. But when the movie came out, he was far away. He said, ‘The movie is yours, the book is mine.
this THR A review of the film reads: “It’s no surprise that reigning scare maestro Mike Flanagan, who successfully brought Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep to the big screen, has a soft spot for Stephen King. But he has a soft spot for Stephen King. King’s latest endeavor, the genre-defying “The Life of Chuck,” isn’t ideal, but it’s strange.
Neon’s other works are Cannes laureates Anora Ghost Stories with Stephen Soderbergh present. The company recently released horror thriller long legsThe film’s global box office has exceeded $100 million.
