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Sony Pictures Classics is releasing Sophie Brooks’ Oh, Hi! on July 25. The distributor picked up global on the movie out of Sundance earlier this year.

Oh, Hi reps Brooks’ sophomore feature as director and stars Molly Gordon, Logan Lerman, Geraldine Viswanathan, and John Reynolds. In the film, Iris (Gordon) and Isaac’s (Lerman) first romantic weekend getaway as a couple goes awry. Convinced that he’s just confused, Iris goes to extreme lengths to prove to him that they are meant to be together.

Oh, Hi will be playing the Tribeca Festival in June.

The feature is produced by David Brooks, Dan Clifton, Julie Waters, Sophie Brooks, and Gordon. Evan Dyal, Justin Brown, Molly C. Quinn, Matthew M. Welty, Elan Gale, Evan Moore, and Sabina Friedman-Seitz are executive producers.

Sophie Brooks is a London-born, Brooklyn-based writer and director. Her first movie, The Boy Downstairs, was acquired by Film Rise and...

Mike Flanagan’s upcoming take on the Stephen King novel The Life Of Chuck has a new trailer – and an August UK release date.

Off the back of last year’s Toronto International Film Festival, there was a feeling that Mike Flanagan’s upcoming adaptation of the Stephen King novel The Life Of Chuck could be something really rather good. The film won TIFF’s coveted People’s Choice Award, leading to buzz that the film would go on to earn a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards, given that 12 of the last 14 winners have gone on to do so.

That ultimately wouldn’t happen because the film’s US distributor Neon – presumably busy running a campaign to get Sean Baker’s Anora a Best Picture Oscar – elected to give the film a May 2025 release slot. While that date doesn’t suggest that Neon thinks The Life Of Chuck...

“Every year that you live, that world will get bigger and brighter. And more detailed, and complex. You fill the whole thing. It'll be a universe."

Following a brief teaser, a poster and some promo stills, Neon has finally given us a proper look at Mike Flanagan's latest Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck, which stars Tom Hiddleston in the lead role.

Though King is (obviously) best-known for his work in the horror genre, he has penned some notable sci-fi, fantasy, and even straightforward drama stories. The Life of Chuck is based on the legendary author's 2020 novella, and while it does contain some sci-fi elements, it is most definitely not a horror tale.

The movie had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, where it won the People's Choice Award. Positive reviews followed, and the film currently sits at 87% on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Life of Chuck has been described as,...

Well, Mike Flanagan has done it again. He's taken a Stephen King book and adapted it for the big screen, and the first trailer makes it look like The Life of Chuck is going to be a genuinely emotional epic.

In The Life of Chuck, Tom Hiddleston stars as Chuck Krantz, with the story told in reverse, sort of like The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. The saga begins with Chuck's death and goes back in time to his early childhood. Neon shared the official trailer, which is embedded above.

As you can see from some of the selected pull quotes featured in the trailer, critics are loving The Life of Chuck, with some even going so far as to call it the best King adaptation yet.

Hiddleston shares the role of Chuck with Jacob Tremblay, Cody Flanagan, and Benjamin Pajak. Mark Hamill and Mia Sara play Chuck's grandparents, and...

The upcoming film The Life of Chuck (which Neon will be giving a theatrical release on June 6th) is the latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, who has previously been at the helm of the Stephen King adaptations Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep (and is also developing series adaptations of The Dark Tower and Carrie for Amazon Studios) – but it is not a horror movie. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray got to see the movie a while back (you can read his 7/10 review Here) and described it as a “bittersweet tearjerker.” A teaser trailer dropped online a month ago, now a full trailer has arrived and you can watch it in the embed above!

Based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck consists of three separate stories linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death...

Mike Flanagan has worked on several Stephen King adaptations, with a new one set to premiere soon. The Life of Chuck is the third adaptation after 2017's Gerald's Game and 2019's Doctor Sleep.

The Life of Chuck had its world premiere in September 2024 at the Toronto International Film Festival, and it snatched an important award, the People's Choice Award. The new Mike Flanagan-Stephen King collaboration is set to adapt the latter's 2020 novella of the same name, which follows the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. After a brief teaser last month, Neon has officially introduced the official trailer ahead of the film's May premiere.

The teaser trailer previously released further hyped up the story, raising more questions about the upcoming sci-fi drama. However, the new The Life of Chuck trailer introduces its star-studded cast and also teases at one of the most-anticipated scenes: the dancing scene. The less-than-two-minute...

“The universe is large and it contains multitudes, but it also contains me.”

Neon has released the first full trailer for Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck” starring Tom Hiddleston. Based on Stephen King’s novella of the same name, “The Life of Chuck” is told in reverse, following Tom Hiddleston’s Chuck Krantz from his death and ending with his early childhood. It released in theaters on June 6.

Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay and Cody Flanagan will all play different versions of Chuck, while Chiwetel Ejiofor and Karen Gillan will play Marty and Felicia, a divorced couple whose world is unraveled by the mystery of Chuck Krantz. Mia Sara and Mark Hamill play Chuck’s grandparents Sarah and Albie, with Nick Offerman serving as the film’s narrator.

Matthew Lillard, Carl Lumbly, Samantha Sloyan, Harvey Guillén, Kate Siegel, Q’orianka Kilcher, David Dastmalchian, Rahul Kohli, Heather Langenkamp, Michael Trucco, Molly C. Quinn,...

The upcoming film The Life of Chuck (which Neon will be giving a theatrical release on June 6) is the latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, who has previously been at the helm of the Stephen King adaptations Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep (and is also developing a series adaptation of The Dark Tower for Amazon Studios) – but it is not a horror movie. Neon has released a new poster of The Life of Chuck, which evokes a mysterious, but beautiful journey into an introspection of life.

Based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck consists of three separate stories linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse, beginning with his death from a brain tumor and ending with his childhood in a supposedly haunted house.

Tom Hiddleston (Loki) is playing Chuck, with Mark Hamill (Star Wars) playing a character named Albie.

More often than not, the reaction from the moviegoing public seems to parallel the critical response to a given picture. This isn’t a hard and fast rule. However, it’s still safe to say that critics and film lovers align more often than not.

I imagine that comes down to the fact that a good movie is a good movie. Full stop. The key difference between a critic and your average movie lover is that the critic might have an easier time articulating what makes the film good. However, almost anyone who appreciates cinema can tell the difference between a dud and a gem. Accordingly, it makes a lot of sense that film scholars and movie buffs often see eye to eye in their respective ratings.

There are exceptions to every trend, of course. Mickey Reece’s 2021 horror film Agnes is one such example. The film has a 68% ‘fresh...

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Castle is a police procedural mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Andrew W. Marlow. The ABC series follows Richard Castle, a popular mystery novelist who becomes a consultant and works together with NYPD homicide detective Kate Beckett to solve several complex murder cases to get inspiration for his next book. Castle stars Nathan Fillion, Stana Katic, Susan Sullivan, Ruben Santiago-Hudson, Molly C. Quinn, Jon Huertas, Tamala Jones, Seamus Dever, and Penny Johnson Jerald. So, if you loved the thrilling mysteries, entertaining comedy-drama, and compelling characters in Castle, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Castle is a police procedural mystery crime comedy-drama series created by Andrew W. Marlowe. The ABC series...

Rahul Kohli shares his heartfelt reaction to being a part of The Life of Chuck. Directed by Mike Flanagan, the Stephen King adaptation premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival last September. Told in reverse, the film tells the story of the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz. Kohli plays a supporting role in the star-studded Life of Chuck ensemblethat includes Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Harvey Guillén, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Lillard, Molly C. Quinn, Tom Hiddleston, and Jacob Tremblay. The film has a May 30 release date.

Speaking on social media, Kohli offers a heartfelt reflection on his time working on The Life of Chuck. In an emotional post, he wrote, "To be on set with my heroes, working on a scene, and being treated as a colleague seemed just as challenging and unobtainable as standing on the surface of Mars" after spending years dreaming of being an actor.

Mike Flanagan dives into another Stephen King story with The Life of Chuck. However, unlike Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, The Life of Chuck is life-affirming rather than horrifying. The teaser trailer focuses on Tom Hiddleston as the titular character. The only words spoken are, “The universe is large, and it contains multitudes, but it also contains me.”

In addition to Tom Hiddleston, the cast includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, and Jacob Tremblay. David Dastmalchian, Matthew Lillard, Annalise Basso, Benjamin Pajak, Nick Offerman, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Samantha Sloyan, Harvey Guillen, and Kate Siegel also star.

“A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King’s novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz,” reads Neon’s synopsis. Neon picked up the film after its Toronto International Film Festival premiere, where it went on to win the festival’s People’s Choice Award.

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White Collar is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Jeff Eastin. The USA Network series follows Neal Caffrey, a brilliant con man and forger who decides to team up with FBI Special Agent Peter Burke to solve various white-collar crimes in order to stay out of jail. White Collar stars Matt Bomer, Tim DeKay, Willie Garson, Marsha Thomason, Tiffani Thiessen, Natalie Morales, Hilarie Burton, Sharif Atkins, Alexandra Daddario, and Diahann Carroll. So, if you loved the entertaining stories, camaraderie, and compelling characters in White Collar, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Wild Cards is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Michael Konyves. The CW series follows Cole Ellis, a down-and-out police detective demoted to water-cop duty. However, his life completely changes when he...

The upcoming film The Life of Chuck (which Neon will be giving a theatrical release on June 6th) is the latest Stephen King adaptation from Mike Flanagan, who has previously been at the helm of the Stephen King adaptations Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep (and is also developing a series adaptation of The Dark Tower for Amazon Studios) – but it is not a horror movie. JoBlo’s own Chris Bumbray got to see the movie a while back (you can read his 7/10 review Here) and described it as a “bittersweet tearjerker.” We’re still waiting to see a trailer for this one, but today a teaser poster has been unveiled and can be seen at the bottom of this article.

Based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds, The Life of Chuck consists of three separate stories linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse,...

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Wild Cards is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Michael Konyves. The CW series follows down-and-out police detective Ellis, who had been demoted to the maritime unit, but his life changes when he is ordered to transport Max, a brilliant con woman. When Max helps Ellis in solving a major case, both of them are given an opportunity to work together. Wild Cards stars Vanessa Morgan, Giacomo Gianniotti, Jason Priestley, Terry Chen, Michael Xavier, and Karin Konoval. So, if you loved the entertaining stories, thrilling mysteries, and compelling characters in Wild Cards, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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White Collar is a police procedural crime comedy-drama series created by Jeff Eastin. The USA Network series follows Neal Caffrey, a brilliant and charming con artist, and forger who...

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Good Cop/Bad Cop is a police procedural comedy-drama series created by John Quaintance. The CW series is set in a small town, and it follows the brother-sister duo of detectives, Lou and Henry Hickman, as they work together under their Big Hank Hickman to solve various crimes. Good Cop/Bad Cop stars Leighton Meester, Luke Cook, Clancy Brown, Devon Terrell, Scott Lee, William McKenna, Shamita Siva, Blazey Best, Grace Chow, and Philippa Northeast. So, if you loved the interesting mysteries, entertaining interpersonal relationships, and compelling characters in Good Cop/Bad Cop, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Good Cop is a police procedural comedy-drama series created by Andy Breckman. Based on the Israeli TV show of the same name by Erez Aviram, Tomer Aviram, and Yuval Semo, the Netflix...

Everyone’s favorite Teen Wolf sidekick is Stiles Stilinski, and without Dylan O’Brien, Stiles would not be nearly as well-known of a character, making Teen Wolf one of Dylan O’Brien’s best movies and TV shows. O’Brien got his big break with Teen Wolf after making videos and sharing them online. Since he got that big break in 2011, O’Brien has gone on to have a varied career in Hollywood.

O’Brien did not use Teen Wolf to jump into other high school or teen projects, which was likely a good decision on his part. Because of that, he is not simply known as a teen actor or someone whose best roles are all in his teen years. Instead, O’Brien has had a variety of action, comedy, drama, and thriller roles that show his versatility as an actor and make up his best movies and TV shows.

Touting a sensational cast of Hollywood greats led by Jennifer Aniston, Jason Sudeikis, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter, the raunchy and wonderfully ridiculous 2013 black comedy We're the Millers famously follows a small-time pot dealer who hatches a fool-proof plan to smuggle drugs across the border by hiring his colorful neighbors to pose as his loving, normal family. The R-rated farce became a surprise sleeper hit and dominated the box office, grossing $270 million and garnering four People's Choice Award nominations while serving up endless sidesplitting humor and hijinks for fans.

Unsurprisingly, a sequel was quickly greenlit shortly after its dazzling theatrical run in 2014, yet despite the cast and crew being eager to reprise their eccentric roles, We're the Millers 2 still hasn't come to fruition. Is there still a chance that audiences will get to reunite with the beloved fake family, or is a sequel truly D.O.A. over 12 years since the original's debut?...

I’ve been very fortunate in my career here at JoBlo to chat with various actors for extended times about their careers. Getting to go over Weird Science with Anthony Michael Hall is still a life highlight. Getting to talk about a wide variety of projects versus just the most recent one that they’re promoting provides insight that we otherwise wouldn’t receive. So I was very grateful to be able to sit down for an interview with Mike Flanagan regular Molly C. Quinn to talk about her unique career.

Being a massive Flanagan fan, Molly and I geeked out a bit about the sheer brilliance of the writer/director. Really, this was just a great excuse to be able to gush about a filmmaker I admire with someone who knows his work on a personal level. Molly gives some really insightful answers and this feels far from the...

Molly C. Quinn is back for another humorous and surreal mystery in Unlicensed season 2. Quinn has been in the acting industry since she was a teenager, with one of her first big roles being in ABC's Castle, portraying the daughter of the titular novelist-turned-investigator. In the years since, she's expanded her portfolio with a wide array of projects both in front of and behind the camera, including appearing in the second and third Guardians of the Galaxy movies, as well as the hit comedy We're the Millers and multiple audio dramas from Night Vale Presents.

Unlicensed is one such Night Vale title, in which Quinn stars as Molly Hatch, a recently divorced, two-years-sober woman who, in an effort to find new meaning in her life, begins work as an assistant for the unlicensed Pi Lou Rosen in the outskirts of LA. Season 2 picks up sometime after the events of season 1, with Molly,...

Mike Flanagan started his career with a series of horror films before stepping into horror miniseries and Stephen King adaptations. His latest project, The Life of Chuck, was a major success during its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival and continues to receive rave reviews.

The movie premiered in September, but it has yet to have a wide release, set to premiere in theaters in May 2025. The movie, which stars Tom Hiddleston as the titular character, has received stunning reviews following its release, marking Flanagan's third King adaptation. In a new interview with Screen Rant, The Life of Chuck actress Molly C. Quinn had nothing but praise for the adaptation.

Related New Stephen King Film From Longlegs Director Teased as 'Hyper Dark' & 'Really Funny,' New Clip Released

Theo James hypes up Oz Perkins’ film adaptation of Stephen King’s The Monkey story, teasing the filmmaker’s incredible vision for the project.

Stephen King and Mike Flanagan's 2025 movie continues to receive more praise. Flanagan has adapted multiple King stories and is in the process of adapting more of the acclaimed author's works as well. King's 1992 novel Gerald's Game was adapted by Flanagan in 2017, with the movie's cast led by Carla Gugino and Bruce Greenwood. In 2019, Flanagan also helmed a film adaptation of Doctor Sleep, the sequel to King's iconic horror novel The Shining.

Since 2022, Flanagan has been confirmed to be developing a television series adaptation of Stephen King's Dark Tower. While there was a Dark Tower movie released in 2017, it was poorly received by critics and general audiences, leading to Flanagan working on developing a more faithful rendition of King's beloved book series. Flanagan is also developing an eight-episode miniseries adaptation of King's first published novel, Carrie, for Amazon. While there have been multiple movie adaptations of Carrie, this will be...

Mark Hamill shared his excitement and surprise at The Life of Chuck, the Mike Flanagan-directed film he stars in alongside Tom Hiddleston, which is adapted from the Stephen King novella of the same name. The Life of Chuck also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor, Nick Offerman, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Matthew Lillard, Harvey Guillén, David Dastmalchian and Rahul Kohli. Hamill continues his work with Flanagan after starring in the series The Fall of the House of Usher, based on the Edgar Allen Poe short story of the same name.

Poe, the aforementioned Stephen King, and Flanagan are generational masters of American horror. However, on the Politickin' podcast, Hamill shared his surprise at discovering that Flanagan’s adaptation of King’s The Life of Chuck is the "sweetest, most poignant story" tracing the life of Charles "Chuck" Krantz. The Life of Chuck recently premiered at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival to critical acclaim.

We're the Millers, starring Jason Sudeikis, is one of the most underrated comedies of all time, and it has been trending on Netflix's Top 10 most-viewed films this week, ranking seventh, just behind Mary and The Star. Ted Lasso may have showcased Jason Sudeiki's comedic timing and acting abilities, but he has played several interesting roles throughout his career, the most noteworthy of which was David Clark in the aforementioned comedy.

Released in 2013, We're the Millers also stars Jennifer Aniston, Emma Roberts, and Will Poulter and was added to Netflix on December 1. In an age when people flock to the most recent releases, the amusing comedy film has managed to make it into the top ten for the week. Thankfully, Netflix's inclusion would allow more people to discover this underappreciated comedy gem, spreading its worth far beyond monetary success.

The 2013 comedy hit follows Sudeikis' David Clark, a small-time pot dealer...

Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) showcases the more sentimental side of Stephen King with The Life of Chuck, based on the short story from King’s 2020 anthology If It Bleeds. Neon has officially set a release date for the new King adaptation.

The Life of Chuck will be released in theaters on May 30, 2025.

TIFF’s People’s Choice Award winner is split in three separate acts, all linked to tell the biography of Charles Krantz in reverse. “It’s a Stand By Me for the multiple lives within each of us, pulled between our dreams and down-to-earth pragmatism.” Tom Hiddleston plays the title character.

I wrote in my TIFF review, “It’s the little things that matter most, both in life and in The Life of Chuck. Flanagan finds inventive and stylish ways to remind us of this throughout, shaking loose deep-seated memories from Chuck’s upbringing and highlighting...

The Life Of Chuck, based on Stephen King’s novel and directed by Mike Flanagan, is confirmed for a 2025 release.

Coming out of this year’s Toronto International Film Festival, there was a feeling that Mike Flanagan’s upcoming adaptation of the Stephen King novel The Life Of Chuck could be an awards contender. Not only is this year’s race for Best Picture said to be one of the most open we’ve had for years, but The Life Of Chuck would win TIFF’s coveted People’s Choice Award, historically a strong indicator that a film would go on to earn a Best Picture nomination at the Academy Awards. Twelve of the last 14 winners have gone on to do so.

The film’s US distributor Neon, however, has instead elected to give the film a May 2025 release slot according to Deadline. Not only does that preclude the film...

Exclusive: Before filming got underway last month on action film The Beast, Renny Harlin (Cliffhanger) came aboard as director, taking over from the previously announced James Madigan (The Meg second unit director).

The team is halfway through an eight-week shoot in Madrid and Spain’s Canary Islands. As we previously revealed, Samuel L. Jackson (Pulp Fiction), Joel Kinnaman (Suicide Squad) and Guy Burnet (Oppenheimer) are starring.

The project had been due to start in early September but was pushed back a little due to LED stages needing further tech prep, we’re told. No reason was given for Madigan’s exit.

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Keith Kjarval (Tin Soldier...

Henry Winkler and Lena Headey have joined Bob Odenkirk in the upcoming action movie “Normal,” from the producing team behind the 2021 hit “Nobody.”

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Winkler, star of “Happy Days” and “Barry,” will play the mayor of Normal, while “Game of Thrones” and “300” favorite Headey is the local bartender, Moira.

“Normal” is directed by Ben Wheatley from a screenplay written by “John Wick” creator Derek Kolstad, who shares a story credit with Odenkirk. Producers are Marc Provissiero (“Nobody,” “No Hard Feelings”), Odenkirk and Kolstad, who all recently wrapped “Nobody 2.”

Principal photography on “Normal” began Oct. 21 and will continue in Winnipeg, Canada, through December. Rounding out the cast are Ryan Allen,...

Exclusive: Molly C. Quinn (Castle) and Cameron Cuffe (Krypton) have wrapped on The Weight, a psychological thriller marking the feature directorial debut of American Gods producer Sallyanne Massimini, who co-wrote the script with Thomas Care.

Shot in Ontario, Canada, with production led by Exit 44 Entertainment and Palo Pictures, the film centers on Mia (Quinn), who wakes up chained in a remote cabin, only to witness her captor, David (Cuffe), burying a body outside. Knowing she’ll be next, she breaks free and flees through treacherous cliffs and waterfalls while David, haunted by remorse and grief, pursues her relentlessly through the wilderness.

Ty Leisher (11th Hour Cleaning) and Eric Brodeur (The Haunting of the Mary Celeste) produced for Exit 44 Entertainment.

Stated Massimini, “Filming in freezing temperatures at a waterfall, the demanding physicality of Molly’s stunts and body burns, and the quick pivot to highly emotionally charged scenes with Cameron.

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Medical examiners are often forgotten about in film and television, as the more glamorous role of detective is usually centered in crime stories. However, there are certain TV shows that feature strong medical examiner characters, sometimes even putting them in the role of protagonist. Often serving as foils to the brash and action-oriented detectives, the medical examiner's character is often logical and dedicated to finding the truth. Many of the most exciting crime dramas give their doctors and scientists the chance to step outside the lab and see what it's like in the field.

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Following a successful and promising festival debut, Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck finds its distributor, making it a step closer to a wide release. Based upon the Steven King novella of the same name, the movie focuses on a man looking back on his life as the world as he knows it begins to collapse. The Life of Chuck features an all-star cast including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Matthew Lillard, and Rahul Kohli.

Following The Life of Chuck's worldwide premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival 2024, the feature has found its distributor, as reported by Variety. Neon has purchased the distribution rights to Flanagan's feature. It is speculated that The Life of Chuck could receive a summer 2025 release.

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Based on the short story written by Stephen King, The Life of Chuck is a drama...

Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) returns to the world of Stephen King with The Life of Chuck, and Variety reports today that Neon (Longlegs) is “closing a distribution deal” to acquire the film in the wake of it winning the People’s Choice Award at TIFF.

Variety speculates, “The film will likely be released in the summer of 2025.”

Tom Hiddleston plays the title character in The Life of Chuck, based on the 2020 Stephen King short story of the same name. The film just World Premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival for its 49th edition, running from September 5–15, 2024.

Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Jacob Tremblay (The Toxic Avenger), and Mark Hamill (Star Wars) will also star in the upcoming Stephen King adaptation, alongside Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy’s) and Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street).

The full cast also features...

The latest Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck starring Tom Hiddleston, cleaned up at the Toronto International Film Festival. The film, directed by horror icon Mike Flanagan, came home with the People's Choice Award at TIFF, a win that came as a surprise to many. Bringing home this award could be a good sign of things to come for Flanagan and his crew. American Fiction was the winner in 2023 with The Holdovers named the runner-up two movies that ended up becoming Best Picture nominees.

The Life of Chuck Not Yet Rated

A life-affirming, genre-bending story based on Stephen King's novella about three chapters in the life of an ordinary man named Charles Krantz.

Release Date September 6, 2024Director Mike FlanaganCast David Dastmalchian, Karen Gillan, matthew lillard, Mia Sara, Rahul Kohli, Molly C. Quinn, Mark Hamill, Tom Hiddleston

King adaptations have been very hit or miss over the years. On one side of the coin,...

Stephen King celebrates a major award win for The Life of Chuck. The Life of Chuck is a genre-bending Stephen King story that tells the tale of an ordinary man named Chuck in reverse. Directed by Mike Flanagan, The Life of Chuck features a leading cast including Tom Hiddleston, Kate Siegel, Karen Gillan, Molly C. Quinn, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, Matthew Lillard, and David Dastmalchian. The Life of Chuck had big news recently when it won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Now, King reacts to The Life of Chuck winning TIFF. First, the author commented on The Life of Chuck's chances at winning TIFF. King referred to the film as the "dark horse winner" of the festival. Regarding the win itself, King was celebrating. He mentioned that he is "so blissed out for Mike Flanagan and his talented troupe of actors."

What The Life Of Chuck...

The Life of Chuck was a novella first published in Stephen King's collection "If It Bleeds," and, if there was a stand-out, it was the story that caught filmmaker Mike Flanagan's attention. The story shares the best quality of King's work, tackling some heavy subject matter with a whole lot of heart. Now, Flanagan's film adaptation has premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, and pulled in some strong reviews as a result.

Vanity Fair spoke with Flanagan and lead star Tom Hiddleston at the TIFF, and both believe that the new adaptation is something special, but also something very different to the usual kind of movies associated with one of the world's greatest living writers. And, given the cast's comments on it in the past few months (including A Nightmare on Elm Street's Heather Langenkamp), it's easy to believe them. In Hiddleston's words:

Well,...

The Life of Chuck has debuted on Rotten Tomatoes, and it marks the best Stephen King adaptation score since 2017. Direected by Mike Flanagan, who is best known for projects like The Haunting of Hill House (2018), Doctor Sleep (2019), and Midnight Mass (2021),The Life of Chuck is based on King's novella of the same featured in his If It Bleeds collection from 2020. The upcoming film stars Tom Hiddleston as Charles Krantz with a story that chronicles three distinct chapters in his life.

Following its premiere at TIFF, The Life of Chuck has now debuted on Rotten Tomatoes with a score of 85% with 20 reviews. This score is sure to fluctuate as more reviews are added, but this currently makes it the highest scoring King adaptation since 1922 (2017), which sports an impressive 92% score. Check out the chart below to see how The Life of Chuck stacks up against other recent adaptations of King's work:

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Psych is one of those shows that always has a special place in the hearts of its viewers because of the bonds and relationships in the series, and the absolutely hilarious comedy and thrilling mysteries are an added bonus. Psych follows the story of Shawn Spencer (James Roday), a young man with acute observational skills, who becomes a police consultant after making them believe that he is a psychic. He comes across many mysteries he has to solve with the help of his friend Gus (Dulé Hill). There are no shows quite like Psych but we have a list of the best shows that are similar to the series in some aspects of their storyline whether it be the bromance, quirky teams, or murder mysteries. So, if you also miss the series here are the 10 best comedy shows...

The Life of Chuck is a departure for Mike Flanagan, whos brought us memorable horror projects like The Haunting of Hill House over the years. Weve become accustomed to certain things thanks to the writer-directors Netflix slate, but The Life of Chuck, adapted from the novella by Stephen King, subverts those expectations. With this delightful and moving drama fantasy, Flanagan pulls us into a world anchored by the life of the titular character. The film is poignant and meaningful, with an appreciation for life that reminds us why we live it and how to enjoy it as well.

The Life of Chuck

Director Mike FlanaganRelease Date September 6, 2024Studio(s) QWGmire, Intrepid PicturesWriters Mike Flanagan, Stephen KingCast David Dastmalchian, matthew lillard, Tom Hiddleston, Karen Gillan, Rahul Kohli, Molly C. Quinn, Mark Hamill, Mia SaraRating Not Yet RatedRuntime 110 MinutesGenres Sci-Fi, Drama, Fantasy

The film wears its heart on its sleeve, and Chuck himself is relatable,...

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Filmmaker Mike Flanagan has several exciting upcoming projects. His deal with Netflix ended with the miniseries The Fall of the House of Usher, based on Edgar Allan Poe's gothic short story of the same name. Deadline reported that Flanagan signed on with Amazon Studios at the end of 2022, meaning he'll be working on producing projects for Prime Video for the foreseeable future. There's already a lot of buzz and excitement surrounding that prospect and his work for the platform will undoubtedly prove popular after his tenure with Netflix.

At the moment, Flanagan is slated to helm three movies and a TV series in the future. The possibilities regarding all four projects are endless, and Flanagan himself has discussed them several times publicly. Although every detail about Flanagan's upcoming projects isn't known, Flanagan recently signed on to take over the Exorcist franchise.

The first reviews for Mike Flanagan's The Life of Chuck are coming out of the Toronto International Film Festival and, for the most part, they're glowing. The movie has scored an impressive 80% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes from its first 10 views. This is perhaps not too surprising considering Flanagan's impeccable record, which features no "rotten" projects at all.

Flanagan's King adaptations have led the way for the director's feature films, with Gerald's Game scoring a 91% Tomatometer score, while Doctor Sleep scored 79% and has only seen its reputation grow over the last few years. But The Life of Chuck might be the highest scoring adaptation of them all once the film's general reviews start to pile in. Certainly, those who have seen the movie during the TIFF have been mostly impressed with what they have seen. For instance, Collider's Jason Gorber felt it was one of the best Stephen King adaptations to date,...

Mike Flanagan has created some top-tier horror for film and television, but he admits to not being a big fan of horror growing up. He eventually gained an appreciation for the genre as a filmmaker, directing films like Doctor Sleep and miniseries like The Fall of the House of Usher. In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Flanagan admits he's jaded towards most of today's horror films, but says a couple of films still scare him to death.

It took a while for Flanagan to warm up to horror movies. "I couldnt watch horror movies as a kid," the Oculus director said. "They scared me too much." That changed for him in 1988, when the Stephen King It miniseries aired on ABC, and initially "traumatized" him. However, he eventually became a King fan, and is now adapting his work to film. His latest movie, The Life of Chuck , is based...

The Life of Chuck features a wide-ranging cast full of familiar faces. The project is an adaptation of the Stephen King novella published as part of the 2020 collection If It Bleeds, composed of the achronological stories "Thanks, Chuck," "Buskers," and "I Contain Multitudes." The movie was written and directed by Mike Flanagan, who has previously helmed the Stephen King movie adaptations Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep and has also acquired the rights to develop a television series based on The Dark Tower as of late 2022.

Mike Flanagan is a director who has become known for having a stable of actors with whom he frequently collaborates across a variety of projects, bringing stars back to play different characters in different contexts. The upcoming The Life of Chuck sees him following this habit, as it features more than a dozen memorable stars with whom he has worked before. However, the movie, which...

Mike Flanagan also didn't direct The Life of Chuck. Ahead of the movie's TIFF premiere, the filmmaker opened up about how author Stephen King almost prevented him from adapting his 2020 novella, which was published as part of the collection If It Bleeds.

Speaking with Vanity Fair, which debuted several first look images of The Life of Chuck, Flanagan explained how King usually "doesnt like to give the same filmmaker more than one thing, because it typically means one thing is not advancing at all." Since Flanagan had already acquired the rights to King's fantasy saga The Dark Tower with Trevor Macy, King was hesitant to let the filmmaker hop aboard another adaptation, out of fear that The Dark Tower would be put on the back burner. "He said, 'Well, lets focus on The Tower and Ill try to keep this one available for you for later,'" Flanagan recalled.

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Mike Flanagan (Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep) returns to the world of Stephen King with The Life of Chuck, and Vanity Fair has shared a gallery of first-look images this week.

Tom Hiddleston plays the title character in the film, based on the 2020 Stephen King short story of the same name. The film will World Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival for its upcoming 49th edition, running from September 5–15, 2024.

“There is a profound optimism in this story,” Tom Hiddleston tells Vanity Fair. “As the world is spinning off its axis, there are moments of magic.” Read the full preview on Vanity Fair.

Chiwetel Ejiofor (Rob Peace), Karen Gillan (Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3), Jacob Tremblay (The Toxic Avenger), and Mark Hamill (Star Wars) will also star in the upcoming Stephen King adaptation, alongside Matthew Lillard (Five Nights at Freddy’s) and Heather Langenkamp (A Nightmare on Elm Street).

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The Rookie is definitely one of the most fun and thrilling procedural series of recent times. Created by Alexi Hawley, the ABC stars the always wonderful Nathan Fillion in the lead role of John Nolan, a middle-aged small-town man who decides to become the oldest rookie in the LAPD after a life-altering incident. The Rookie recently concluded its sixth season and has been renewed for a seventh season. So, if you love the compelling characters, grounded action, and thrilling stories in The Rookie here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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The Rookie: Feds is a police procedural action crime-drama series created by Alex Hawley and Terence Paul Winter. The ABC series serves as spin-off to The Rookie and it follows Simone Clark, a former school counselor as she becomes the oldest rookie in the FBI Academy at the...

Exclusive: Filming is due to get underway in Spain on September 4 on Samuel L. Jackson and Joel Kinnaman action film The Beast.

The film’s title refers to a presidential limousine nicknamed ‘The Beast’ by the Secret Service. In the movie, when a militia of unidentified hostiles coordinates a coup against the U.S., the President (Jackson) uncovers the extent of The Beast’s highly classified offensive capabilities.

Guy Burnet (Oppenheimer) is joining the cast as the main adversary to Jackson’s President. Filming is due to take place in the Canary Islands and Madrid.

James Madigan (The Meg second unit director) is directing off a script by Umair Aleems (Kate).

Keith Kjarval (upcoming Tin Soldier) is producing through his Unified Pictures banner alongside Wayne Marc Godfrey (Wind River) and Nicki Cortese (Ricky Stanicky) for Bright White Light who are also financing the film. Fifth Season (Ambulance), John Logan Pierson...

Exclusive: Molly Gordon (Theater Camp), Logan Lerman (We Were the Lucky Ones), Geraldine Viswanathan (Drive-Away Dolls) and John Reynolds (Search Party) are set to star in Oh, Hi!, an indie comedy written and to be directed by Sophie Brooks (The Boy Downstairs), who conceived the story with Gordon.

Entering production in New York this month, the film centers on Iris (Gordon) and Isaac (Lerman), whose first weekend away as a couple is going so well — until Isaac mentions he didn’t know they were a couple. Iris is sure he’s just confused….so she decides to hold him captive until they get on the same page.

Brooks and Gordon developed the project alongside producers David Brooks and Dan Clifton. Julie Waters will also produce for Watermark Media, which is financing with QWGmire, AmorFortuna, and Bespoke Production Capital. The executive producers are Evan Dyal, Molly C. Quinn, Matthew M. Welty,...

Its been five years since director Mike Flanagan had a film premiere on the big screen, but all that is about to change with The Life of Chuck, his latest Stephen King adaptation that debuts at TIFF next month. Ahead of its festival premiere, Flanagan is reiterating the fact that its not a horror movie, which separates it from his past adaptations like Doctor Sleep and Geralds Game. That being said, Chuck is also being called by the auteur his favorite movie that hes ever worked on.

Appearing at the Echoes From Hill House: A Haunting Panel during Fan Expo Canada this weekend (per Screen Rant), Flanagan doubled down on past comments that others have made, once again mentioning the fact that The Life of Chuck is not a horror movie. Instead, he likens it to other King adaptations such as The Shawshank Redemption and Stand by Me, movies that...