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The Life of Chuck Garners Praise Ahead of June 6 Release

Flanagan leveraged his independent production to adapt King’s novella with heartfelt emotion highlighted by memorable choreography

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Tom Hiddleston stars in “The Life of Chuck.”
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Overview

  • The Life of Chuck opens in select theaters on June 6 with a wider national release set for June 13.
  • Mike Flanagan produced the film independently to preserve his creative vision and offer a hopeful narrative inspired by his desire to reassure his children.
  • Tom Hiddleston leads a stellar ensemble that includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill and Mia Sara, with Nick Offerman providing narration.
  • Early screenings, notably its Toronto International Film Festival debut, earned the film the People’s Choice Award as critics lauded its sincere storytelling.
  • Structured in three reverse-chronological acts, the film explores themes of humanity, resilience and the significance of ordinary lives.