Is Drew Barrymore in New Firestarter?

Though emotional, Drew certainly approves

Ryan Kiera Armstrong is the actress who will take on the main character role of the eleven-year-old that catches on fire in the reboot of Firestarter, starring alongside Zac Efron as her dad.

Who's in the new Firestarter movie?

Cast. Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Charlene "Charlie" McGee, an 11-year-old troubled girl struggling with anger issues and mood swings mostly due to her pyrokinesis. She is the daughter of Andy and Vicky McGee. Sydney Lemmon as Victoria "Vicky" Tomlinson-McGee, Andy's telekinetic wife and Charlie's mother.

Did Drew Barrymore star in Firestarter?

The film was directed by Mark L. Lester, and stars David Keith, Drew Barrymore, Martin Sheen and George C. Scott. Firestarter was shot in and around Wilmington, Chimney Rock, and Lake Lure, North Carolina.

Was Drew Barrymore in the original Firestarter movie?

Drew Barrymore won the part, and was around eight years old when she played it. Drew Barrymore had to be filmed on a soundstage for certain scenes (including the climactic barn fire) which were shot at night because the production could not have her work all night long.

When did Firestarter with Drew Barrymore come out?

Our the burning question: which Firestarter is most worth firing up? The 1984 film stars Barrymore as Charlie McGee, a young girl with pyrokinetic powers who is fleeing from a sinister government organization called "The Shop" with her father Andy, played by David Keith.

Ryan Kiera Armstrong Recreates the Iconic "Firestarter" Poster with Drew

Is Firestarter a sequel to Carrie?

Stephen King's 6th published novel, titled Firestarter, was published on September 29th 1980. Though King feared it was too similar to Carrie, he pushed through the writing process and produced somewhat of a sister story to his first success.

Is there a new Firestarter movie coming out?

The Release Date

Firestarter will premiere in theaters on May 13, 2022. It will also be available to stream same-day on Peacock.

Is the new Firestarter the same as the original?

Everything The Firestarter Remake Changed From The Stephen King Book. Firestarter keeps the same premise as the Stephen King novel from which it is adapted but much of the plot is changed in the Zac Efron led film.

Is Firestarter 2022 a remake?

2022's Firestarter, a remake of the 1984 film of the same name starring Drew Barrymore, stars Zac Efron and Ryan Kiera Armstrong. The film, adapted from the novel by Stephen King, opened only a week after Marvel's Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness.

How old was Drew Barrymore during Firestarter?

The first “Firestarter” (1984) starred a not-yet-10-year-old Drew Barrymore as a girl who can start fires — with her mind, which makes all the difference.

Who is the girl in the new Firestarter movie?

In the 2022 Firestarter, Charlie is played by 12-year-old Canadian actor Ryan Kiera Armstrong.

Did Stephen King write a sequel to Firestarter?

Obviously, Stephen King didn't write a sequel. So all that would need to be explored, but I feel like we created a world in this, and some characters that I feel like their stories could definitely expand, expand and go on.”

What did Drew Barrymore say in Firestarter?

Drew once said: "My mom had seen this book at the grocery store with a picture of a little girl on it and she said, 'Gee, this looks kinda like you'. She said it was okay if I bought it, and so I did. When I read it, I came into the kitchen where my mom was making dinner and said: 'I'm the Firestarter.

Who stars in the new Firestarter movie 2022?

However, the star of the show is youngster Ryan Kiera Armstrong, who plays the gifted 'Firestarter' Charlie McGee. Just 13-years-old, she has already build up an impressive resume, starring in American Horror Story and Black Widow. Sydney Lemmon (Velvet Buzzsaw) will star as Vicky McGee, Charlie's mother.

What does Stephen King think of the new Firestarter movie?

King said: "I read the script beforehand and I thought to myself, okay, what they've done here is they have concentrated the story and made it a family story. And I love that. They've kept the major beats in the story and thank God they got a real Native American to play John Rainbird.

Who plays the dad in Firestarter 2022?

Andrew "Andy" McGee, who is Charlie's father, will be portrayed by The Greatest Showman star Zac Efron. One of the most important characters in the movie, Andy McGee, holds a weak kind of telepathic power that enables him to convince other individuals to do things.

Is Firestarter based on Carrie?

The book Firestarter is very similar to the Netflix series Stranger Things. It is confirmed in the book Stranger Things: Worlds Turned Upside Down that The Duffer Brothers took inspiration from Firestarter, along with the books Carrie, The Dead Zone, The Body, The Shining and It.

Is Firestarter a flop?

The remake of the classic Stephen King adaptation, Firestarter, bombed at the US box office this weekend, pulling in just $3.8 million.

Will Firestarter 2022 be on Netflix?

No. Firestarter is not on Netflix and will likely not be on Netflix any time soon, given that the film has a streaming home at Peacock. If you really want to see the latest Stephen King adaptation, you'll want to sign up for Peacock or get a login from a friend.

Is Firestarter being remade?

We're pleased to report that in the new Blumhouse Films adaptation of Firestarter, that indefensible error has been corrected: John Rainbird is played in the new film by Michael Greyeyes, a First Nation actor who has appeared in Fear the Walking Dead and True Detective, among others.

Which movie was first et Or Firestarter?

In her first film role after her memorable appearance in E.T., Drew Barrymore stars as a little girl whose parents acquired strange mental powers after participating in a secret government experiment.

Is Firestarter on Disney plus?

Is Firestarter on Disney Plus? At the time of writing, Firestarter is not on Disney+. Disney+ mostly focuses on Disney's own animated films and other works owned and distributed by Disney.

Do peacocks get free Firestarter?

Do I need to pay any additional fees to watch Firestarter? Firestarter is available to stream at no extra charge for Peacock Premium subscribers.