Stephen King adaptation stars Zac Efron, Ryan Kiera Armstrong, Sydney Lemmon, and Kurtwood Smith.

Andy has taught Charlie how to defuse her power, which is triggered by anger or pain.

But as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control.

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Firestarter (2022).Ken Woroner/Universal Pictures

I’m very proud of it, I’m very excited for people to see it."

“I sawThe Vigil, I loved it,” says Blum.

“I thought he’d be a great fit forFirestarter.”

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Ryan Kiera Armstrong in ‘Firestarter’ (2022).Ken Woroner/Universal Pictures

The producer reveals that King himself has given the movie his blessing.

TheFirestarterscore is co-composed by legendary directorJohn Carpenterwith whom Blum has strong ties.

The cast ofFirestarteralso includes Kurtwood Smith, John Beasley, andGloria Reuben.

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Firestarter (2022).Ken Woroner/Universal Pictures

The film will premiere in theaters and streaming only on Peacock, May 13.