Mike Flanagan may be best known for his hit Netflix shows about generational trauma, esp The Haunting of Hill House And Midnight massHowever The life of Chuck is poised to make him everyone’s favorite Stephen King collaborator. Doctor SleepHis first attempt to adapt the king for the big screen, was not as financially successful as one might have hoped Annalize Basso – but it certainly established their shared affinity for tragedy, horror and humanity. Flanagan’s latest effort is based on one of the novels in If it bleedsAnd it premiered on September 6 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The life of Chuck Tom Hiddleston stars as the eponymous protagonist, Charles Krantz, whose life is documented in three acts told in non-chronological order. The story is so vague that the movie begins with a man named Marty Anderson (Chiwetel Ejiofor) experiencing what appears to be the impending apocalypse while billboards and TV commercials bidding farewell to “Chuck” pop up around him. The story blossoms from there, offering snapshots of how each person can touch the lives of others in unexpected ways.
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Screen Rant Interviewed filmmaker Mike Flanagan on the red carpet for The life of ChuckDiscuss the power of Stephen King’s work with him as well as the chances of a return to the world of Oculus. We also had the chance to catch up with musician Taylor Gordon (known as “The Pocket Queen”) at her TIFF debut, and she explained how she played the drums for a pivotal dance sequence in the film’s second act.
The Life of Chuck director Mike Flanagan talks Stephen King & Oculus 2
“I think he handles character better than anyone else in the genre.”
Screen Rant: As a known Stephen King enthusiast, what keeps you coming back to it?
Mike Flanagan: His heart. I think he handles characters better than anyone else in the genre. The horror elements are great, but they really only work because he’s so great at painting three-dimensional, heart-felt people, and that’s what always pulls me in.
Screen Rant: With how the ending of the movie left things open, some have remained hopeful for a Oculus Sequel. Do you think you would ever be curious about revisiting that world?
Mike Flanagan: Oh, I don’t know. We would have to unlock who owns Oculus 2. I think that would be the thing. I don’t know what the right situation is for that. All that said, though, there have always been a lot of stories I’d like to tell. Working with Karen is always phenomenal. I’m so glad I got to do it again, even though I don’t know how to bring her back into the Oculus world without bringing her back from the dead. But Annalize Basso, also in this, is from Oculus. It’s very cool.
Screen Rant: What is it like for you to always choose from such an amazing stable of actors?
Mike Flanagan: Oh, that’s one of the greatest privileges of what I get to do. We have built a small company [of actors] Over the years. It feels like a family, and working with them is why I love going to work. Having that shorthand and that trust is one of the best things about my job.
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Musician Taylor Gordon shares life lessons from her first acting experience
“God had to be in the equation to make it perfect.”
Screen Rant: It seems incredible The life of Chuck Is your first acting gig. How did you become a part of this project?
Taylor Gordon: Actually, I just got an email one day to see if I would be interested in acting, which I had never acted before. I was kind of on the fence, but I decided to do it anyway. You just have to jump in.
Screen Rant: What was the biggest lesson you took away from this experience?
Taylor Gordon: I would say that even though I loved how, despite everything we planned, there needed to be enough room for magic. God has to be in the equation to make it perfect. I would say plan as much as you can, but you have to let God the rest of the equation to solve for perfection.
Screen Rant: Next to you is the great Stephen King. Are you an enthusiast, and is this what you expected from an adaptation of his work?
Taylor Gordon: Actually, I’m a little shy, so I don’t really dive into horror. But, of course, when I heard that it was an adaptation of one of his books, I was very excited.
And it is even more amazing to know that the story is maybe a different direction from what he [normally] Does, since I am a believer in taking risks. I am so grateful to be involved with this.
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More About Chuck’s Life (2024)
With The Life of Chuck, Mike Flanagan takes a detour from the macabre to explore one of Stephen King’s alternative sensibilities in an adaptation that carries the spirit of his most optimistic work. The world feels like it’s ending and everyone says goodbye to Chuck. Wherever Marty (Chiwetel Ejiofor) goes, he can’t get away from Charles Krantz (Tom Hiddleston). His face has appeared on billboards, window signs — even TV commercials. What is so special about this seemingly ordinary accountant and why does he justify such a shipping?
Their connection includes Marty’s ex-wife (Karen Gillan), her co-worker, his neighbor, and just about everyone else they know. Chuck’s life story begins soon before us, back to a childhood with his grandfather Albie (Mark Hamill), who teaches him about arithmetic and imparts a love of dancing, and keeps everything from a prophetic secret. In the attic. .
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The life of Chuck Premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on September 6 and is now looking for distribution.