Reuniting the Cast: A Lineup of 15 Familiar Faces in Mike Flanagan's Upcoming Stephen King Film
An all-star cast of Mike Flanagan's favorite actors reunite in his latest Stephen King film, showcasing their incredible range and talent Get ready to be mesmerized by the familiar faces that have brought his previous works to life, as they deliver another spine-chilling performance in 'The Fall of the House of Usher'
Summary
Director Mike Flanagan reunites with 15 actors from his previous projects for his upcoming Stephen King adaptation, The Life of Chuck.
Flanagan's upcoming film will mark his third Stephen King adaptation, following his successful works on "Doctor Sleep" and "Gerald's Game." Leading the cast are Tom Hiddleston and Chiwetel Ejiofor, alongside a number of other recognizable actors from Flanagan's previous projects.
Director Mike Flanagan has recently announced the ensemble for his upcoming film adaptation of The Life of Chuck by Stephen King. This exciting project will see the reunion of 15 actors from Flanagan's previous works. Flanagan gained immense popularity through his Netflix adaptation of Shirley Jackson's The Haunting of Hill House, where he successfully revitalized the horror genre by focusing on developing compelling characters. Known for his tendency to cast familiar faces, Flanagan will continue this trend as he delves back into Stephen King's terrifying world, making The Life of Chuck his third Stephen King adaptation.
The cast for The Life of Chuck includes some notable names such as Tom Hiddleston, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Mia Sara, Benjamin Pajak, Taylor Gordon, Matthew Lillard, Antonio Raul Corbo, Trinity Jo-Li Bliss, and David Dastmalchian. This highly anticipated film will join Flanagan's previous successful Stephen King adaptations, including the sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep, and Gerald's Game. Based on King's 2020 novella If It Bleeds, which consists of four thrilling short stories, The Life of Chuck will take audiences on a unique journey following the life of Charles "Chuck" Krantz. The narrative will unfold in reverse chronological order, beginning with Chuck's adult years and leading back to his haunted childhood in a mysterious house. While specific details about the characters have not been disclosed, the cast will feature several returning actors from Flanagan's previous projects, similar to his casting choices in The Fall of the House of Usher.
15. Kate Siegel
Oculus, Hush, Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald's Game, The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Fall of the House of Usher
Kate Siegel frequently collaborates with director Mike Flanagan, a partnership that makes sense considering they are married. She has been a part of most of Flanagan's recent limited series on Netflix, with the exception of The Midnight Club, where she only made a brief cameo appearance. Siegel played the older Theodora Crain in The Haunting of Hill, Viola in The Haunting of Bly Manor, Erin Green in Midnight Mass, and Camille L'Espanaye in The Fall of the House of Usher, one of the Usher children. In addition to her acting roles, she also co-wrote and starred in Hush, and has appeared in films such as Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald's Game, and Oculus. The upcoming production The Life of Chuck will mark her ninth collaboration with Flanagan, although details about her character have not been revealed.
14. Samantha Sloyan
Hush, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, The Fall of the House of Usher
Samantha Sloyan will be joining Flanagan and the rest of his star-studded cast once again. She has previously appeared in Hush, a movie, as well as four television series. In The Haunting of Hill House, she portrayed the character Leigh Crain. She also played the role of the religious zealot Bev Keane in Midnight Mass. In The Midnight Club, she took on the role of Shasta, the suspicious neighbor. Most recently, she portrayed one of the Usher children, Tamerlane "Tammy" Usher. The Life of Chuck will mark her sixth collaboration with Mike Flanagan, bringing together a total of eight House of Usher alumni.
13. Carl Lumbly
Doctor Sleep, The Fall of the House of Usher
Carl Lumbly, known for his roles in M.A.N.T.I.S and Alias, joined Flanagan's universe in the sequel to The Shining, Doctor Sleep. In this film, the esteemed actor portrayed the character of mentor Dick Hallorann. Their collaboration continued with Flanagan's latest project, The Fall of the House of Usher, where Lumbly took on the role of prosecutor C. Auguste "Auggie" Dupin, appearing in all eight episodes of the limited series. These two collaborations were just the beginning, as they are set to reunite on the upcoming set of The Life of Chuck.
12. Rahul Kohli
The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, The Fall of the House of Usher
Rahul Kohli, a revered figure and beloved presence in the realm of Mike Flanagan, has made his mark on the director's limited series. Initially captivating audiences as Chef Owen in The Haunting of Bly Manor, Kohli continued to captivate viewers with his portrayal of Sheriff Hassan in Midnight Mass. Furthermore, he skillfully embodied the character Vincent Beggs in The Midnight Club. Most recently, he enthralled audiences as Napoleon, one of the Usher kids, in The Fall of the House of Usher. Collaborating with Flanagan once again, Kohli is all set to make his silver screen debut in the upcoming movie, The Life of Chuck.
11. Matt Biedel
Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, The Fall of the House of Usher
Matt Biedel, another recognizable face in Mike Flanagan's prior shows, played various roles. He portrayed Sturge, the secondary antagonist in Midnight Mass, Ilonka's dedicated foster father in The Midnight Club, and fitness influencer William "Bill-T" Wilson in The Fall of the House of Usher, where he wasn't an Usher by name but married into the Usher family as Tamerlane Usher's spouse. Collaborating on The Life of Chuck will mark their fourth project together, transitioning from limited series to their first movie endeavor.
10. Sauriyan Sapkota
The Midnight Club, The Fall of the House of Usher
Sauriyan Sapkota made his debut in the acting industry in 2022 with a role in Flanagan's The Midnight Club. In the series, Sapkota portrayed Amesh, a member of the Midnight Club who battled glioblastoma. He subsequently worked with Flanagan again in The Fall of the House of Usher, portraying Prospero "Perry" Usher, the youngest Usher child. Sapkota's upcoming venture, The Life of Chuck, will mark his third acting credit, and it is another collaboration with director Mike Flanagan.
9. Michael Trucco
Hush, Gerald's Game, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, The Fall of the House of Usher
Another familiar face in Mike Flanagan's films is Michael Trucco. He has appeared in Flanagan's last three streaming shows, playing various characters. In Midnight Mass, Trucco portrayed Wade Scarborough, the mayor of Crockett Island. He also appeared as one of the characters from the stories in The Midnight Club. In The Fall of the House of Usher, set in 1979, Trucco took on the role of Rufus "Gris" Griswold, the boss of young Roderick Usher in the flashbacks. Additionally, Trucco starred in two other Flanagan movies, Hush and Gerald's Game.
8. Molly C. Quinn
Doctor Sleep, The Fall of the House of Usher
In the 2019 film Doctor Sleep, Molly C. Quinn made her debut in the universe of Mike Flanagan, portraying the ghost of Mrs. Grady. Recently, she also appeared in The Fall of the House of Usher, taking on a small role as Jenny, one of Perry's friends. In the upcoming King adaptation, Molly C. Quinn will join the rest of the House of Usher and Doctor Sleep casts once again.
7. Annalise Basso
Oculus, Hush, Ouija: Origin of Evil
With the upcoming Stephen King adaptation, Annalise Basso is set to make her third appearance in a Mike Flanagan project. The talented actress has previously starred in two of the horror director's movies, Oculus and Ouija: Origin of Evil. While she hasn't yet participated in any of his limited series, it wouldn't be surprising to see them collaborate once again in the near future, especially considering his upcoming Amazon Studios deal.
6. Violet McGraw
Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House
In the realm of Mike Flanagan's creations, Violet McGraw first emerged onto the scene in the widely praised The Haunting of Hill House, embodying the youthful counterpart of Eleanor "Nell" Crain. Shortly thereafter, she graced the screen in the frightful 2019 feature, Doctor Sleep, portraying the character Violet alongside Henry Thomas from Hill House. Their upcoming joint effort will consist of King's The Life of Chuck adaptation, solidifying their partnership as a formidable trio.
5. Saidah Arrika Ekulona
The Haunting of Hill House
Saidah Arrika Ekulona is about to have her history with Mike Flanagan transformed, thanks to her involvement in the upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's novella. Despite not having an extensive background with Mike Flanagan, the opportunity to work together on this project will change that. In her previous collaboration with Flanagan, in one episode of The Haunting of Hill House, Ekulona portrayed the character of Mrs. Walker. Mrs. Walker encounters Steven Crain and shares her personal encounters with ghosts.
4. Heather Langenkamp
The Midnight Club
Heather Langenkamp, a horror veteran known for her role in A Nightmare on Elm Street, has joined forces with Mike Flanagan once again for his series The Midnight Club, marking her return to the horror genre. In this new venture, Langenkamp portrays Dr. Georgina Stanton, the founder of Brightcliffe Hospice and a head doctor with a plethora of hidden secrets. This collaboration with Flanagan will be Langenkamp's second one, following their previous work together on The Life of Chuck.
3. Karen Gillan
Oculus
Before her role as Nebula in The Guardians of the Galaxy within the Marvel Cinematic Universe, Karen Gillan joined forces with Mike Flanagan on the 2013 film Oculus. In this collaboration, Gillan portrayed the character Kaylie, one of two siblings whose terrifying journey revolves around their belief that the murders Tim was accused of were caused by a supernatural force. While it has been ten years since Gillan last worked with Flanagan, that is about to change as she becomes a member of the cast for The Life of Chuck.
2. Jacob Tremblay
Doctor Sleep
In addition to Heather Langenkamp and Karen Gillan, another actor who has worked on only one other project with Mike Flanagan is Jacob Tremblay, known for his role in the film Room. Tremblay played the character Bradley Trevor, also known as "baseball boy," a victim of the True Knot, in Flanagan's 2019 movie Doctor Sleep. In Flanagan's upcoming adaptation of a Stephen King novel, Tremblay will join forces once again with Carl Lumbly, Molly C. Quinn, and Violet McGraw. Apart from these collaborations, Tremblay has also appeared in other horror films such as 2016's Shut In and Before I Wake, as well as the 2018 science fiction movie The Predator.
1. Mark Hamill
The Fall of the House of Usher
Mark Hamill, famously known for playing Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise, is set to reprise his role in Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's The Life of Chuck. This marks Hamill's second collaboration with the esteemed director, having previously starred as lawyer Arthur Pym in The Fall of the House of Usher. Interestingly, Hamill's decision to take on the role was influenced by his wife. Despite portraying a morally ambiguous character, Pym captivated audiences with his complexity and became one of the most compelling figures in the narrative.
