Stephen Kingwas a guest on ABC’sThe Viewon Wednesday morning where he promoted his new book,The Institute, and his new movie,It: Chapter Two. He also announced four new cast members for CBS All Access' adaptation ofThe Stand, includingJovan Adepo(The Leftovers) as Larry Underwood,Owen Teague(Bloodline) as Harold Lauder,Brad William Henke(Orange Is the New Black) as Tom Cullen, andDaniel Sunjata(Rescue Me) as Cobb.
But there was one name who King didn’t announce – and it’s a big one. Collider has exclusively learned that, on the heels of winning an Emmy, a Golden Globe and a SAG Award for his menacing turn on HBO’sBig Little Lies,Alexander Skarsgardis preparing to play the personification of evil, The Man in Black himself… Mr. Randall Flagg.
James Marsden(Stu Redman),Amber Heard(Nadine Cross),Odessa Young(Frannie Goldsmith), andHenry Zaga(Nick Andros)) have already been confirmed to star in the 10-episode adaptation of King’s apocalyptic epic, whileThe ViewhostWhoopi GoldbergconfirmedCollider’s earlier scoopthat she will play Mother Abagail.
King himself has written the series' tenth and final episode, which will include a new “coda” to the story that wasn’t part of his original 1978 novel, which takes place before, during, and after an earth-shattering disease kills off 99% of the planet’s population. New alliances and communities emerge in the aftermath, most notably a peaceful safe haven led by the saintly Mother Abagail and a wild, lawless city ruled by the demonic Flagg.
Josh Boone(The Fault in Our Stars) is co-writing the miniseries withBen Cavell(SEAL Team), with Boone set to direct and executive produce alongsideRoy Lee,Jimmy Miller,Richard P. Rubinsteinand Cavell.Will Weiskewill serve as a co-EP, whileKnate Lee,Jill KillingtonandOwen Kingwill serve as producers.The Standwill debut on CBS All Access in 2020.
Skarsgard recently starred oppositeCharlize Theronin the excellent rom-comLong Shot, and he also playsKirsten Dunst’s husband on Showtime’s new seriesOn Becoming a God in Central Florida. Skarsgard next stars oppositeNat Wolffin A24’s military thrillerThe Kill Team, and he’ll also be seen inAdam Wingard’s monster movieGodzilla vs. Kong. He’s represented by CAA and Hansen, Jacobson.
CBS All Access did not confirm Skarsgard’s casting. Stay tuned to Collider for more updates onThe Stand.
