The first trailer for Mike Flanagan‘s The Life of Chuck has arrived, and it promises to be a profoundly moving experience. The film, an adaptation of Stephen King’s 2020 novella, features Marvel star Tom Hiddleston in the lead role of Charles “Chuck” Krantz.
Mike Flanagan wrote and directed the film. The trailer presents Chuck at different life stages: an adult and a young boy. Even in the brief glimpses, the story’s emotional weight is evident. Knowing the narrative begins at the end of Chuck’s life, viewers should brace themselves for an emotional rollercoaster.
The film tells Chuck’s life story in reverse, set against societal collapse and apocalyptic events. We witness pivotal moments in his life, creating a poignant and emotional thriller. Karen Gillan, a star in the film, admitted to weeping for days after experiencing it. This departure from Flanagan and King’s typical horror fare has garnered significant attention.
A stellar cast joins Hiddleston. Star Wars legend Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Lillard, Jacob Tremblay, and Nick Offerman also appear in the film.
The Life of Chuck premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival. Critics embraced the film, which won the People’s Choice Award and received glowing first reactions.
Even Stephen King expressed his admiration. In 2024, he tweeted, “The Life of Chuck bows tomorrow evening at the Toronto Film Festival. This is one of the good ones. It’s sad and has a touch of the paranormal but also joyful and life-affirming. Maybe not what you’d expect from me, but there ya go.”
Audiences can experience The Life of Chuck when it releases on June 6, 2025.
