JAKE COYLE Film Writer.

There’s a new Stephen King adaptation heading to theaters, and it’s one the prolific author endorses. “The Life of Chuck,” starring Tom Hiddleston, is an apocalyptic tale that includes moments of joy. King tells The Associated Press in a wide-ranging interview that while dread and grief are very much a part of life (and his works), so is joy. King also recently released the mystery novel “Never Flinch,” which features private investigator Holly Gibney, the author’s recent favorite protagonist. King says he’s always happy writing. He’s also an avid moviegoer, though has adopted a rule to only talk about the adaptations of his work that he likes — hence his praise for “The Life of Chuck.”