EXCLUSIVE: Mike Flanagan's "The Life of Chuck" in Final Talks for Neon Acquisition Mike Flanagan's Genre-Bending Film Wins Audience Prize at Toronto
EXCLUSIVE: Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck” in Final Talks for Neon Acquisition
Mike Flanagan’s Genre-Bending Film Wins Audience Prize at Toronto International Film Festival
Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck”, the genre-bending film that won the Audience Prize at the 2024 Toronto International Film Festival, is in final talks to be acquired for distribution by Neon, which Deadline hears is eyeing a 2025 release.
Flanagan wrote the script from a Stephen King novella, and the film stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay, and Mark Hamill. “The Life of Chuck” bowed on Friday night, September 6 as a Special Presentation.
Meet the Cast and Crew
(L-R) Mike Flanagan, Tom Hiddleston, Benjamin Pajak, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan and Mark Hamill of ‘The Life of Chuck’ at the Deadline Studio in Toronto
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About the Film
“The Life of Chuck” is broken up into three acts, and told in reverse and from the perspective of the inhabitants of a small town in America. It begins with a world in freefall: the internet has failed, and TV and cell phone transmission seems next. Climate change is another major problem with California all but fallen below the Pacific Ocean, and suicides are skyrocketing.
Amidst the chaos, there is a slew of billboards touting a man named Charles “Chuck” Krantz (Hiddleston), and congratulating him for being a guiding presence for 39 years. Nobody in town knows who the hell he is, or whether he might have some answers as their world crumbles all around them.
Production Details
Flanagan produced with Trevor Macy.
WME Independent repped the film, while FilmNation is selling internationally.
Conclusion
Mike Flanagan’s “The Life of Chuck” is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that explores the consequences of a world in chaos. With its talented cast and crew, and its unique storytelling approach, it’s no wonder that Neon is eyeing a 2025 release. Stay tuned for more updates on this exciting project!
FAQs
* What is the plot of “The Life of Chuck”?
+ The film tells the story of a small town in America that is struggling to survive in a world that is falling apart.
* Who stars in the film?
+ The film stars Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, Carl Lumbly, Benjamin Pajak, Jacob Tremblay, and Mark Hamill.
* Who directed the film?
+ The film was directed by Mike Flanagan.
* What is the production company behind the film?
+ The film was produced by WME Independent and FilmNation.
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