Ryan Kiera Armstrong (The Tomorrow War, American Horror Story, Anne with an E) will play the lead role of Charlie in Blumhouse and Universal Pictures’ upcoming Firestarter adaptation of Stephen King’s classic horror sci-fi novel, according to Deadline.
Armstrong will join the previously announced Zac Efron (The Greatest Showman) and Michael Greyeyes (Fear the Walking Dead) in the project.
The new adaptation will see Efron portraying the role of Andy McGee, a character previously portrayed by Golden Globe nominee David Keith.
Now the government is trying to apprehend the young Charlie in order to harness her powerful and unique skills as a weapon.