‘The Life of Chuck’ Teaser: Tom Hiddleston Leads Stephen King Adaptation – Film News in Brief

After clinching the TIFF People’s Choice Award last autumn, moviegoers have finally been granted an initial sneak peek at Mike Flanagan’s heartwarming film titled “The Life of Chuck.

Instead of the conventional fright-filled tales of “Doctor Sleep” and “The Haunting of Hill House”, Flanagan chooses to explore life’s profound questions and the struggle of finding a way forward even when all hope seems lost, in his adaptation of Stephen King’s novella titled “The Life of Chuck”. This narrative is divided into three separate sections and unfolds in reverse chronology, revealing the enigmatic life of ordinary accountant Charles Krantz (played by Tom Hiddleston). The star-studded cast includes Jacob Tremblay, Mark Hamill, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Matthew Lillard, Karen Gillan, Mia Sara, and Nick Offerman serving as the narrator.

Chuck remarks in the preview, ‘The universe is vast and filled with countless beings, yet it encompasses me as well,’ standing there on the street in his tailored attire.

Chuck’s Life” will premiere in cinemas, courtesy of Neon, on June 6, with further releases scheduled throughout the month.

Watch the teaser below.

Monday, March 10

Deaf Movie Database Launched by DeafMovie.org as Educational Resource Centering Deaf Film Community

On DeafMovie.org, they’ve launched an innovative tool known as the Deaf Movie Database (DMDb) for users to explore details about filmmakers and actors in the deaf community, as well as films that portray deaf culture.

Emilio Insolera’s creation, DMDb, offers a database that highlights movies featuring deaf cast and crew members. It also points out situations where hearing actors portray deaf characters. Furthermore, it allows users to understand the extent of sign language used in each film.

Apart from its extensive movie database, DMDb also offers a Careers section for professional networking, a unique Reviews feature showcasing opinions from deaf critics and encouraging user engagement. It also provides information on film festivals and features an educational guide about collaborating with the deaf film community. Notably, it allows users to watch movies for free through its database as well.

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2025-03-13 20:49