The novel was first adapted into a miniseries in 1979, directed by Tobe Hooper, with David Soul playing the role of Ben Mears.
The 71-year-old actor also went on to confirm that production on the Gary Dauberman-directed pic has already started in Boston.
Joining Woodard and Sadler are Lewis Pullman, Makenzie Leigh, Bill Camp, and Spencer Treat Clark.
This adaptation was written by Peter Filardi, who currently serves as a co-creator, co-writer, and executive producer for Epix’s Stephen King series Chapelwaite, based on King’s short story Jerusalem’s Lot.