Firestarter
The 2022 remaking of Stephen King’sFirestarter , directed by Keith Thomas , feature a cast of veteran actors and brand - new young talent . The movie is the newfangled adaptation of Stephen King ’s 1980 novel , with the book having antecedently been made into a 1984 movie that starred a vernal Drew Barrymore . While the original motion-picture show did n’t resonate with audiences , a remake could n’t come at a better fourth dimension as superhero movies dominate the box berth . It takes the idea of a child with mutant - corresponding powers and puts it in a morose , rated - R plastic film .
The film ’s premise revolves around a new girl named Charlie who has pyrokinetic capabilities . Her parent , Andy and Vicky , have been on the run , desperate to cover their daughter from a orphic government agency that wishes to capture and control her . Andy has teach Charlie how to control her powers , which are spark by pain in the neck and wrath , but it becomes more challenging to manage as she pay back aged .
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Firestarterwill first appearance on the Peacock cyclosis platform and in prize dramaturgy on Friday , May 13th . When it does , the sci - fi repugnance movie has an exceeding plaster bandage to contribute Stephen King ’s novel to life , capture its emotional and harrowing tarradiddle . Here ’s a consummate scout toFirestarter2022 ’s cast of characters , the role player who portray them , and where consultation have visualise them before .
Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Charlene “Charlie” McGee
Ryan Kiera Armstong playsFirestarter’smain fictitious character , Charlie , a untested daughter with several power including telekinesis , telepathy , and pyrokinesis . After an unfortunate accident necessitate her fire - start up ability , Charlie is run by a undercover government organization her parent have tried to shield her from , known as The Shop . Though young , Ryan Kiera Armstrong ’s pic and TV rolesare already significant . She ’s starred in picture show such asIt Chapter TwoandThe Tomorrow Warand the TV seriesAmerica Horror StoryandAnne with an E.
Zac Efron as Andrew “Andy” McGee
Zac Efron play Charlie ’s father , Andy . During college , he and his wife drive part in a seemingly above - board experimentation by Dr. Wanless , receive a dose of a serum that endowed him with telepathic abilities . In the present twenty-four hour period , he has done everything in his power to enshroud and protect his family from The Shop , which wants to capture his daughter to try out on and use as a weapon of aggregate destruction . Zac Efron evolved into a big actorin his post - Disney career . He has star in movies such asExtremely Wicked , Shockingly Evil and Vile , The Greatest Showman , andThat Awkward Moment .
Sydney Lemmon as Victoria “Vicky” Tomlinson-McGee
Sydney Lemmon plays Charlie ’s female parent , Vicky . Like her husband , she also participated in Dr. Wanless ' experimentation , which granted her telekinetic and judgement - reading abilities . While Andy want Charlie to suppress her powers , Vicky believes they should be training her to employ them properly , claiming , " Our responsibility is getting her quick . " Sydney Lemmon is well have it away to American audiences for playing Ana Helstrom in the TV seriesHelstrom . She also has a recur role onFear the Walking Dead .
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Kurtwood Smith as Dr. Joseph Wanless
Dr. Joseph Wanless is the lead scientist for a secret government system known as The Shop , which is attempting to create superhumans to use as weapons . Kurtwood Smith is most recognizable for his part as Red Forman inThat LXX Showand will be reprising his role inThat LXX Show sequel , That 90s Show , coming out by and by this twelvemonth . His well - known movies includeA metre to drink down , Deep Impact , andGirl , Interrupted .
Gloria Rueben as Captain Hollister
Captain Hollister is the loss leader of The Shop and serve as the film ’s catalyzing resister . Gloria Rueben has seem in the boob tube seriesMr . RobotandCloak & Dagger . However , she ’s well sleep with for her function onER , where she earned two Emmy nominating address for her work as Dr. Jeanie Boulet . Moviegoing interview might recognise her from her roles inLincolnorTimecop .
Michael Greyeyes as John Rainbird
Rainbird is a Native American state of war ex-serviceman who works as an assassin for The Shop and serve asFirestarter’smain villain . When Andy and his class testify punishing to track , they send Rainbird to hunt them down and convey Charlie in – no matter what . Michael Greyeyes has appeared in goggle box serial such asFear the Walking Dead , True Detective , Rutherford Falls , andHome Before Dark .
Firestarter 2022 Supporting Cast & Characters
Tina Jung as Ms. Gardner : Ms. Gardner is one of Charlie ’s teacher . Tina Jung has guest - star in several pop TV serial such asSuitsandThe Expanse . The actress also play Joy in theKim ’s Conveniencespinoff , Strays .
John Beasley as Irv Manders : Irv is a farmer who assists the McGee kinsperson when they are on the run . John Beasley is most placeable for his roles in the tv set showsEverwoodandThe Soul Man . He also had a guest appearance inThe Mandalorianin Chapter 1 as The Bartender , alongsidePedro Pascal ’s Din Djarin .
Hannan Younis as Daria Gurney : Younis has appear in the television seriesWhat We Do in the ShadowsandTallBoyz .
Gavin Maciver - Wright as Gavin : Gavin Maciver - Wright has appeared in several children ’s appearance , includingOld Squadon PBS , and the immature actor also voices Max onMax & Ruby .
Lanette Ware as Principal Lewis : Lanette Ware play Charlie ’s school day school principal . The actress has also appeared inBad Company , Shaft , andMusic and Lyrics .
Sheila Boyd as Esmerelda " Essi " Manders : Sheila Boyd has node - starred in several TV serial publication , includingClarice , Suits , andGoosebumps .
Jamilah Ross as Officer Pierce : Jamilah Ross has guest - star in TV series includingThe Handmaid ’s TaleandChucky . The actress also played several roles inBaroness Von Sketch Show .
Danny Waugh as Officer Perry : Before his workplace inFirestarter , Danny Waugh has Edgar Albert Guest - asterisk in a number of sci - fi series , includingThe ExpanseandStar Trek : Discovery .
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