The Life of Chuck explained

Director:Mike Flanagan
Screenplay:Mike Flanagan
Narrator:Nick Offerman
Cinematography:Eben Bolter
Editing:Mike Flanagan
Music:The Newton Brothers
Distributor:Neon
Runtime:110 minutes
Country:United States
Language:English

The Life of Chuck is a 2024 American science fiction drama film written and directed by Mike Flanagan. It is based on the 2020 novella by Stephen King. The film stars Tom Hiddleston and features Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, Jacob Tremblay and Nick Offerman in supporting roles.

The Life of Chuck had its premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024, where it won the People's Choice Award. It will be released in the United States by Neon on May 30, 2025.

Production

In July 2020, Stephen King's novella The Life of Chuck was optioned by Darren Aronofsky's production company, Protozoa Pictures.[1] However, in May 2023, it was announced director Mike Flanagan would adapt the story, with Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill set to star. Flanagan had previously helmed adaptations of King's novels including Gerald's Game (2017) and Doctor Sleep (2019); the film was stated to match in tone King-based drama film adaptations such as Stand by Me (1986), The Shawshank Redemption (1994), and The Green Mile (1999).[2]

Filming began in Alabama in October 2023, during the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, under a SAG-AFTRA interim agreement. Deadline Hollywood reported Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Jacob Tremblay had been added to the cast.[3] Flanagan announced the full cast on his social media a few days later.[4] Filming wrapped on November 16, 2023.[5]

In December 2023, it was revealed that Flanagan would also serve as editor, as he had done in his previous films.[6] In April 2024, the Newton Brothers, frequent collaborators of Flanagan, were announced to be serving as composers.[7]

Release

The film premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6, 2024.[8] [9] [10] On September 26, it was announced that Neon had acquired the North American distribution rights for a summer 2025 theatrical release.[11] The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on May 30, 2025.[12]

Reception

Accolades

At the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, the film was the winner of the People's Choice Award,[13] often considered a precursor to success and nominations at the Academy Awards.[14] [15]

Notes and References

  1. News: Stephen King Novella 'If It Bleeds' Draws Movie Deals From Netflix & John Lee Hancock/Jason Blum/Ryan Murphy, Two Others From Ben Stiller And Darren Aronofsky. Fleming. Mike Jr.. Deadline Hollywood. July 10, 2020. July 10, 2020. June 6, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210606223919/https://deadline.com/2020/07/stephen-king-novella-if-it-bleeds-netflix-john-lee-hancock-jason-blum-ryan-murphy-ben-stiller-darren-aronofsky-1202982769/. live.
  2. Web site: 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 . 9 May 2023 . . May 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230513192057/https://deadline.com/2023/05/stephen-king-tom-hiddleston-mark-hamill-life-chuck-mike-flanagan-cannes-1235359841/ . live .
  3. Web site: Grobar . Matt . October 23, 2023 . The Life of Chuck: Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan & Jacob Tremblay Join Stephen King Adaptation from Mike Flanagan . 23 October 2023 . . October 23, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231023180733/https://deadline.com/2023/10/the-life-of-chuck-movie-chiwetel-ejiofor-karen-gillan-jacob-tremblay-1235580724/ . live .
  4. Web site: Wampler . Scott . October 25, 2023 . Matthew Lillard (And a Million Other People) Just Joined the Cast of The Life of Chuck . 25 October 2023 . . October 25, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231025171207/https://www.fangoria.com/original/the-life-of-chuck-cast-mike-flanagan-stephen-king/ . live .
  5. Web site: Schreur . Brandon . 2023-11-17 . Mike Flanagan Provides The Life of Chuck Update as Stephen King Movie Wraps Production . 2023-11-17 . . November 17, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231117202504/https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/news/1407034-mike-flanagan-provides-the-life-of-chuck-update-as-stephen-king-movie-wraps-production . live .
  6. Web site: Cotter . Padraig . December 2, 2023 . New Stephen King Movie Returns Mike Flanagan To 1 Important Role Missing From His Last 6 Horror Films . January 13, 2024 . . December 12, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231212190216/https://screenrant.com/mike-flanagan-life-chuck-movie-producer-role-return/ . live .
  7. Web site: filmmusicreporter . The Newton Brothers Scoring Mike Flanagan's 'The Life of Chuck' . Film Music Reporter . 26 May 2024 . July 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240709115356/https://filmmusicreporter.com/2024/04/09/the-newton-brothers-scoring-mike-flanagans-the-life-of-chuck/ . live .
  8. Web site: Jeremy . Kay . Toronto film festival world premieres to include 'Nightbitch', Elton John doc, 'The Wild Robot' . . June 18, 2024 . June 18, 2024 . June 18, 2024 . https://archive.today/20240618150911/https://www.screendaily.com/news/toronto-world-premieres-to-include-nightbitch-elton-john-doc-the-wild-robot/5194619.article . live .
  9. Web site: The Life of Chuck . . August 15, 2024 . September 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240915222529/https://tiff.net/events/the-life-of-chuck . live .
  10. Web site: The Life of Chuck: The Feel-Good Stephen King Apocalypse Movie . . Anthony . Breznican . September 3, 2024 . September 3, 2024.
  11. Web site: 'The Life of Chuck' Sells to Neon After Winning TIFF's Audience Award (EXCLUSIVE). Variety. Rebecca. Rubin. September 26, 2024. September 26, 2024.
  12. Web site: Mike Flanagan's Newest Stephen King Movie Life Of Chuck Sets 2025 Release Date. Screen Rant. Matthew. Rudoy. December 2, 2024. December 3, 2024.
  13. Web site: Pond . Steve . September 15, 2024 . 'The Life of Chuck' Wins Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice Award . September 15, 2024 . TheWrap . en-US . September 15, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240915173934/https://www.thewrap.com/the-life-of-chuck-wins-toronto-film-festivals-peoples-choice-award/ . live .
  14. Web site: Vlessing . Etan . September 15, 2024 . Toronto: Mike Flanagan's 'The Life of Chuck' Wins Audience Award . September 15, 2024 . The Hollywood Reporter . en-US.
  15. Web site: Rebecca . Rubin . Tom Hiddleston's 'The Life of Chuck' Wins Toronto Film Festival's People's Choice Award . . September 15, 2024 . September 15, 2024.

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