The trailer provides little insight into the specific plot of The Life of Chuck. It begins with a young boy who enjoys dancing, progresses to his teenage years played by Jacob Tremblay, and culminates in adulthood with Tom Hiddleston taking on the role. Throughout these snapshots of Chuck’s life, we hear voiceovers from characters like Mark Hamill’s Albie Krantz, highlighting Chuck’s uniqueness and the beauty of the world. The overall impression is one of warmth and joy, although readers of King’s short story know that some tragedy also intertwines with the narrative.
This marks Flanagan’s third film adaptation of King’s works, following Gerald’s Game and the exceptional Doctor Sleep. There is also talk of a more ambitious adaptation of The Dark Tower in the future. The film features a notable cast, including Tremblay, Hiddleston, Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Annalise Basso, Karen Gillan, Matthew Lillard, Kate Siegel, Nick Offerman, David Dastmalchian, among others.
The Life of Chuck is set to debut in select city theaters on June 6, with a nationwide release following on June 12.
