Heather Langenkamp, also known as the queen of the horror genre, has revealed that she is looking forward to watching Mike Flanagan’s upcoming film based on Stephen King. The actress will not only be an excited audience but will also be looking forward to working with the veteran director. In her interview with Bloody Disgusting, the actress shared that her new film with the director will help her break out of her image of only signing horror movies.
Flanagan is known for reuniting with actors from previous films he has directed; so, after working with Langenkamp on The Midnight Club, the pair are set to reunite for the upcoming film.
Meanwhile, speaking to the media outlet, the actress revealed that she couldn’t control her happiness when she received the call from the director about her casting. “I was the most excited actress in the world when I got the call from Mike Flanagan to play a role in his movie. And it wasn’t a typical horror movie; it’s a very deep and philosophical movie about life,” the Nickel Mountain star shared.
She added, “I’m an old woman now, and I think this movie will be very appealing to people who like to think like Stephen King about their existence on planet Earth.”
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Flanagan is known for giving his personal touch to Stephen King stories, having previously worked on films such as Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep in 2017 and 2019, respectively.
Further, while sharing details about her next theatrical release, the horror legend said that the film will be based on The Life of Chuck. The actress subtly revealed, “It folds back in time itself. It’s time travel in a way. It has people who are grappling with the existential reality that they’re going to die. It’s very interesting. I can’t reveal too much, but I’m really excited because I’m so tired of keeping it a secret.”
Talking about the cast of the upcoming film, Loki actor Tom Hiddleston will play the lead role, followed by Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mia Sara, Benjamin Pajak, Taylor Gordon, Matthew Lillard, Antonio Raul Corbo, Trinity Jo-Lee Bliss, and David Dastmalchian in pivotal roles.
The Life of Chuck adaptation will premiere at the Toronto Film Festival, which is set to begin September 5.
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