Inside details of Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck winning the People’s Choice Honor at the 2024 Toronto Film Festival
Tom Hiddleston stars in Mike Flanagan’s The Life of Chuck, which was honored at The Toronto Film Festival with the People’s Choice award. Based on Stephen King’s novella, the film delivers a powerful message of hope in the face of tragedy.
The star-studded multi-genre film also features Mark Hamill, Karen Gillan, and Chiwetel Ejiofor, and received positive reviews at the festival. Flanagan expressed his gratitude for the unexpected honor, stating, “I’m absolutely overwhelmed.”
The Life of Chuck follows the life of Charles Krantz in three distinct chapters, blending different genres to create a unique storytelling experience. The film was praised by audiences and critics alike at the festival.
In a close second for the audience award was Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, a queer crime musical that also received accolades in Cannes. The film stars Karla Sofía Gascón, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz, and Zoe Saldaña, with Gascón making history as the first transgender woman to receive a best actress nod.
Emilia Pérez is set to premiere on Netflix on November 13, telling the story of a cartel boss who transitions to live as a woman. Anora, a sex worker screwball comedy, was the first runner-up for the People’s Choice award and received a Palme d’Or in Cannes.
TIFF 2021 featured a star-studded lineup, with celebrities and attendees returning after the previous year’s disruptions due to the Hollywood actors’ strike. The festival continues to be a significant milestone for films aiming for recognition at the Academy Awards.