Summary
Mike Flanagan’s next film project is the adaptation of Stephen King’sThe Life of Chuck, and it can bring back an old King tradition that hasn’t been seen in a long time. Mike Flanagan has become one of the modern masters of horror thanks to his works on both TV and film. Flanagan’s career as a filmmaker began in 2011 withAbsentia, but he rose to fame two years later withOculus, written and directed by him. Since then, Flanagan has been unstoppable, bringing stories likeHushandOuija: Origin of Evilto life before bringing his style of horror to TV.
Flanagan found great success with the TV seriesThe Haunting of Hill House,The Haunting of Bly Manor, andMidnight Mass, but there’s also one specific horror branch where he has become quite popular.Flanagan is part of the world of Stephen Kingthanks to two adaptations of King’s works. First, it was Netflix’sGerald’s Game, in 2017, and in 2019, he broughtDoctor Sleep, the sequel toThe Shining, both King’s novel and Stanley Kubrick’s movie. Now,Flanagan is returning to King’s universe withThe Life of Chuck, with which he can revive an old Stephen King tradition.
Mike Flanagan’s Next Stephen King Movie Marks A Huge Change From His Last 12 Horror Movies & Shows (We’re Excited)
Mike Flanagan’s upcoming adaptation of the 2020 Stephen King novella The Life of Chuck will mark a significant departure from his past movies & shows.
Mike Flanagan’s The Life Of Chuck Adaptation Could Revive Stephen King’s Movie Cameo Tradition
Although King isn’t an actor, he has had fun cameo appearances in many adaptations of his works.
Mike Flanagan’sThe Life of Chuckis an adaptation of the novella of the same name published in King’s collectionIf It Bleeds, in 2020.The Life of Chuckis divided into three acts arranged in reversed chronological order. These tell the life story of Chuck Krantz (to be played by Tom Hiddleston), from his childhood as an orphan raised by his paternal grandparents to his death of a brain tumor at the age of 39 – and, of course, as this is a Stephen King story, there’s a sinister turn in Chuck’s life.
The Life of Chuckis the secondIf It Bleedsstory to get a movie adaptation, the first beingMr. Harrigan’s Phone.
The Life of Chuckhas a star-studded cast, which could include Stephen King as a surprise addition. Although King isn’t an actor, he has had fun cameo appearances in many adaptations of his works. However, it has been a while since he appeared in a movie or TV show based on his works.The last time King had a cameo in these projects was in the 2020 TV adaptation ofThe Stand, though it was a sneaky one as he appeared in a photo.In film, King’s last cameo was inIt Chapter Two, playing a shopkeeper.
The Stand Had A Hidden Stephen King Cameo
CBS All Access' The Stand miniseries is based on Stephen King’s novel of the same name, and King took the opportunity to deliver the perfect cameo.
Stephen King Surprisingly Didn’t Cameo In Mike Flanagan’s Last Two Adaptations Of His Work
The Life Of Chuck Can Break This Trend
Flanagan directedGerald’s Gameand Doctor Sleep, and King didn’t have a cameo in either of those movies.
At the time of writing, it’s unclear if Stephen King will have a role (minor or a cameo) in Mike Flanagan’sThe Life of Chuck, but if he does, he would also be breaking a Flanagan/King tradition. As mentioned above, Flanagan directedGerald’s Gameand Doctor Sleep, and King didn’t have a cameo in either of those movies.The Life of Chuck, then, can revive the Stephen King cameo tradition and, at the same time,break the trend of not showing up in Mike Flanagan’s adaptations of his stories.
The Life of Chuck
The Life of Chuck is a film exploring the life of Chuck Krantz, presented in reverse chronological order.
