First Teaser for Stephen King's 'The Life of Chuck' Highlights Tom Hiddleston's Cosmic Journey
Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's novella, told in reverse chronology, won TIFF's People’s Choice Award and is set for a June 6 release.
- The Life of Chuck, based on Stephen King's novella, explores the profound elements of life through the reverse-chronological story of Chuck Krantz, played by Tom Hiddleston.
- The film is directed by Mike Flanagan, known for his previous Stephen King adaptations, and shifts from horror to a more life-affirming narrative.
- The movie premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) in 2024, where it won the prestigious People’s Choice Award.
- The cast includes notable actors such as Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mark Hamill, and Jacob Tremblay, with Nick Offerman narrating.
- Neon acquired distribution rights and plans a theatrical release beginning June 6, 2025, with an expanded rollout throughout the month.