Tom Hiddleston, the acclaimed British actor, is once again captivating audiences with his moves, but this time, it’s not magic with the Tesseract, it’s dance. Fans who have previously been charmed by Hiddleston’s viral dance moments are in for a treat as he showcases his groovy side in his latest dramedy, The Life of Chuck. The film, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival, is already generating buzz, and Hiddleston’s dance sequence is emerging as a major highlight.
In a recent interview with PEOPLE, Hiddleston playfully estimated, “Is it seven [minutes], I think of actual dancing?” referring to the scene that occurs midway through Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s novella. He describes his character, Charles Krantz, an accountant, being drawn in by an irresistible rhythm. “Chuck Krantz is in town for a convention… and he hears the beat of a drum. It’s an infectious beat that infuses his whole body,” Hiddleston explained. “Suddenly, he finds himself moving his hips. And across the way is a young woman who seems to be enjoying it too.”
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The Life of Chuck. TIFF
Hiddleston emphasized the spontaneity and joyfulness of the dance, expressing his hope that the audience will experience the same emotions. His co-star, Annalise Basso, who shares the dance scene with him, praised Hiddleston’s lead. “Tom’s lead was the easiest and the most fun to follow,” Basso told PEOPLE. She humorously added, “I’ve been dancing for most of my life and Tom made me feel like Ginger Rogers,” before clarifying with a laugh, “I’m not saying that I am!”
Beyond the entertainment value, Hiddleston hinted at a deeper meaning behind the dance sequence. “The thing about the dance that’s in the film, it’s really about the interiors, multitudes we all contain. So none of us in any of our lives are only one thing,” he stated. This suggests that the dance is not just a fun interlude, but a symbolic representation of the multifaceted nature of human beings, a theme that resonates with Stephen King’s storytelling.
The Life of Chuck boasts a stellar cast, including Marvel Cinematic Universe alumni Chiwetel Ejiofor and Karen Gillan, both of whom have worked with Hiddleston in previous projects. Hiddleston, known for his iconic role as Loki, noted the Marvel connection as an interesting coincidence, highlighting that The Life of Chuck exists in its own unique cinematic space.
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Tom Hiddleston and Stephen King. Tracey Biel/getty
Hiddleston further elaborated on the film’s underlying message, praising King’s story and Flanagan’s screenplay for capturing the “beauty” of human depth. “The soul of every human being has such extraordinary depth and range — so don’t judge a book by its cover. We are more than one thing and the dance arises out of something extremely spontaneous.”
While The Life of Chuck is currently generating excitement following its TIFF premiere, a release date is yet to be announced. However, with Tom Hiddleston’s captivating dance moves and a compelling storyline, it’s certainly a movie to watch out for. Audiences eager to witness Hiddleston’s “spontaneous and joyful” dance will have to wait a little longer for this promising film to hit theaters.
