Two sides facing off.
One groups leader is older, measured, and calm.
The other is charismatic, punishes disloyalty, and holds ego-boosting rallies.
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I went into panic mode."
And King’s version of J.R.R.
Tolkiens fantasy hellscape is Las Vegas, which is reborn as a morality-free New Vegas commanded by Flagg.
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But the most seductive character is Flagg himself, portrayed by Skarsgard as an uber-bro of demonic masculinity.
Hes fond of holding raucous rallies, gladiatorial competitions, and public crucifixions of traitors.
Flagg’s such a formidable opponent, I decided to focus on his vulnerability, Skarsgard says.
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He needs adulation and accolades from his sycophants, and that fuels his ego.
Thats interesting because he shouldnt care about tiny humans at all but still craves their devotion.
Or as Wolff puts it: Skarsgard uses every ounce of his gigantic Swedish beauty.
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The freedom to do whatever you want has a nice quality to it, Dourif says.
The problem is, that doesnt really work.
Wait, we’re still talking aboutThe Stand, right?
The Stand premieres on CBS All Access on Dec. 17.
