The Stand Quotes. This act of free will marks the beginning of Flagg's downfall, as while he foresaw her assassination attempt and consequently thwarted it, he did not predict her suicide attempt and lost his chance to uncover Cullen. His ideas are used to improve the conditions within the community, and he frequently volunteers for the toughest jobs in the Boulder Free Zone, including the removal of dead bodies. Engstrom does not appear in either adaptation, with aspects of her character given to Julie Lawry in both miniseries. This character is named Len Carsleigh in pre-1990 editions of The Stand. Fun Facts [6], Flagg's appearance shifts between human, demon, and various animals, and it is implied that he has lived many lives across many eras; "Flagg" is merely the name of the force's present form. Horgan plans to flee to Brazil with several others after first asking a reluctant Henreid to join them, saying sadly that he would go to Boulder if he thought they would accept him there and adding "it's justall gone bad here". Brentner survives Lauder's assassination attempt, losing the third and fourth fingers on his left hand, and is chosen as one of the four people to stand against Flagg. Later, Rockway reveals that Cross had already known it was too late to engage in sexual relations with Underwood. Very clearly Mother Abagail and Flagg are two sides of a coin, mirror characters in some way. The other rebirth is Flagg. Terry panics over what to do, eventually deciding to head south. In the 2020 miniseries, he was portrayed by Henry Zaga. In the 2020 miniseries, he was portrayed by Brad William Henke. He also has a large role in Eyes of the Dragon, and is alluded to in several other works including Hearts in Atlantis and Insomnia. At the end of the novel, the "Hand of God" detonates a nuclear bomb, destroying Las Vegas and all of Flagg's gathered followers. Isnt the thing Flagg is really worried about being made to look weak or foolish in front of his people? In the 2020 miniseries, the Trashcan Man was portrayed by Ezra Miller.[8]. When Cross finally decides to tempt Underwood, however, he rejects her and commits himself to Swann, much to her surprise. Flagg takes Cross to Las Vegas and the pair reside in the penthouse suite of the MGM Grand hotel complex; Cross's pregnancy is announced shortly after their arrival. He was portrayed by Nat Wolff in the 2020 miniseries, where instead of being killed by the explosion, he is decapitated by a metal ornament knocked loose by the Hand of God's lightning. Soon after this incident, Nadine Cross approaches Lauder and reveals an in-depth knowledge of his insecurities, hatreds, and fears; she also alludes to her own. She also knows if hes lying here, hes not lying about much. He said, Flagg starts to move to the music, and he chose the song. Cross travels west with Lauder, but when Lauder's motorcycle crashes, she implies it was her intention for Lauder to die in a motorcycle accident, instead of being killed by Flagg upon their arrival in Las Vegas. Is that girl in the finale Mother Abagail (Whoopi Goldberg) or do they both represent the same entity? He finally succumbs to the superflu at a gas station in the fictional town of Arnette, East Texas, spreading the virus and making him its patient zero. It is unknown if Lawry was killed in the nuclear explosion that destroys Las Vegas. The plot At the execution of Underwood and Brentner, Henreid is then killed in the nuclear explosion caused by the Trashcan Man's atomic warhead. Although Lauder claims to have dealt with his jealousy toward Redman, Goldsmith remains suspicious, which is later justified when she finds details of a plot to kill Redman in Lauder's diary. Mark later dies of appendicitis, depressing her, mixing her role with that of Perion from the novel. He came out of time. Andros expresses a desire to press charges against his attackers, and the sheriff tracks down and arrests three of the four before falling ill with the superflu. The Kid and the Trashcan Man travel together until they reach the blocked Eisenhower Tunnel. Henreid attributes his newfound abilities to Flagg, although Jurgens later suspects that Henreid's natural ability to anticipate problems has only been amplified by a fear of disappointing Flagg through failure. Charles Campion is an American soldier stationed in the California desert. And he did all this while finally giving Frannie Goldsmith the agency she deserves. King first revised the ending of The Stand in 1990 with an expanded edition that added a few hundred more pages. Its a constant struggle against the forces like Flagg that would exploit our worst and most base instincts and desires. In the revised-expanded version, she is one of the women whom Stu Redman's party rescues from the harem. In the 1994 miniseries, Dayna was portrayed by Kellie Overbey. (CBS) The episode sees a voiceover explaining how Frannies baby, named Abagail after Mother Abagail This event is the beginning of a turning point in Larry's life. Along with Glen Bateman, the group arrives at Stovington to confirm not only the deaths of everyone at the facility, but also that Redman was nearly killed in his escape from there. The grass yellows up and dies where he spits. Redman escapes from the Stovington facility after a government employee attempts to execute him (it is implied the character "knows too much") and he kills his attacker in self-defense. Flagg has a final temptation for her. Underwood leads the party after Redman breaks his leg during the journey to Las Vegas, where Underwood and Brentner eventually die in the nuclear explosion caused by the Trashcan Man. Nevertheless, Lauder persistently finds it difficult to let go of his old self-image. Unless King wants to continue this story, that is the end of The Stand series, executive producer Benjamin Cavell tells TV Insider, nor will fans see any more footage because they made the decision not to release deleted scenes on the Blu-ray. Underwood, who gradually finds himself in the unexpected role of a trusted group leader, brings a growing party of people across the country to Nebraska, and finally to Boulder. In the 1994 miniseries, Horgan was portrayed by Sam Anderson. East of Colorado's Eisenhower Tunnel, The Kid ends up trapped in a car and surrounded by wolves, which kill him when he eventually tries to flee. Unlike Frannie Goldsmith, Swann supports Underwood's decision to travel west to confront Flagg, unaware that she is pregnant. The baby is left alone on the porch, crying its little head off. Despite a lack of formal education, Brentner possesses a great deal of common sense and is very skilled with tools and machines; he uses a powerful radio transmitter to contact other groups of survivors across the country. Dayna Jurgens is a community college physical training (PT) instructor from Xenia, Ohio. I never say never. After reaching Boulder, she begins a relationship with Brad Kitchener, the only technician, even trying to have children with him. And with this more pronounced circular storytelling structure, King also manages to tip the hat to fans of the ambitious and weird-as-hell Dark Tower series. When Stu comes home, he finds a young girl caring for Frannies baby. Cast Starring James Marsden as Stu Redman Odessa Young as Frannie Goldsmith Brad William Henke as Tom Cullen Alexander Skarsgrd as Randall Flagg Whoopi Goldberg as Mother Abagail Freemantle Guest Starring Kendall Joy Hall April 26, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT. [Ed. So 1 st question is who is that. Floating in the air, Flagg reintroduces himself as Russell Faraday, and demands worship. Beyond these magical abilities, Flagg does not appear to have any real power. In the 1994 miniseries, The Rat Man was portrayed by Rick Aviles. Lauder becomes a respected and esteemed member of the Boulder Community. This turns out to be lucky for him because the others, sadly, dont return from Vegas. A senior citizen with arthritis, Bateman often serves as a mentor figure to the younger Redman. Frannie gets to be the kind, tough, no-BS character we were introduced to. Flagg offers Bateman his freedom on the provision that he "get down on [his] knees and beg for it." An associate professor of sociology who went into retirement some years before the superflu hit, Glendon Pequod "Glen" Bateman met Stu Redman near his home in Woodsville, New Hampshire. An unstable, sex-crazed teenager who lives through the pandemic, Lawry and Nick Andros have sexual intercourse in the deserted store where they meet and then Lawry attempts to convince Andros to leave Cullen behind. He pitched it to us. Cross continues on towards Las Vegas, until Flagg appears to her in the desert and reveals his true nature by raping her, an experience that is so horrific to Cross, despite causing her immense pleasure, that she falls into catatonia. They have been ordered to kill him without inflicting any head injuries, as Flagg wants to send the heads of any captured spies back to Boulder as a warning. If Henreid undergoes his scheduled trial, it is likely that he will be placed on death row under a new statute that reduces the delays and appeals in the capital punishment process. He does not like or trust Harold Lauder and unilaterally nixes his initial placement on the FZC. WebRandall Flagg (real name Walter Padick) is the main antagonist of the Stephen King multiverse. For the 2020 miniseries, Marilyn Manson was in talks to portray the Kid, but his part was cut out of the script during the writing process.[8]. At the center of The Stand, and one of its most captivating characters, is the villain Randall Flagg. Flagg convinces the tribe's members that he has arrived to teach them the ways of civilization, identifying himself as Russell Faraday. Andros leads the growing band of survivors to both Nebraska and Mother Abagail, who guides them on to Boulder. Henreid is found by Flagg, who frees him from his cell after Henreid, at that point starving and nearly delirious, agrees to be Flagg's right-hand man, despite Henreid's suspicion that his liberator is actually a devil. This plot is ultimately hindered by the return of Mother Abagail and Frannie Goldsmith's premonition. At this time, Flagg also gives Henreid a black stone with a red flaw to symbolize Henreid's allegiance to Flagg. Engstrom discovers Jurgens's true purpose in Las Vegas and subsequently betrays her by informing Flagg of her newfound discovery. The very end introduces two rebirths: Randall Flagg and Mother Abigail. He frequently references himself in third person. The Kid does not appear in the 1994 miniseries, nor is he mentioned. Goldsmith is moderately injured in the blast, but her unborn child remains safe. She knows he lies. It's through The Dark Tower series that readers have been able to further understand the multifarious character, as King reveals that he was born with the name "Walter Padick" and that his father was Sam the Miller of Eastar'd Barony. Benjamin Cavell: Totally. Andros later reappears as a spirit to Cullen and, finally able to speak, guides Cullen as he attempts to return from Vegas, and showing him how to save the life of a very ill Redman. At Lauder's suggestion, the two make their way to the Stovington facility of the CDC, encountering Stu Redman along the way. A college student from Ogunquit, Maine, Frances Goldsmith (often called Frannie) is pregnant at the start of the book, a topic which resulted in a painful standoff with her mother and the end of her relationship with the baby's father, Jesse Rider. It is stated in the novel that he will live for sixteen years after his master's death, and that a female puppy is found near Boulder, indicating that the canine species will survive. He really wanted to give her a satisfying conclusion to her arc in the book.. Director Josh Boone picks up with an unconscious Frannie at the bottom of this well. In the 1994 miniseries, Susan was portrayed by Cynthia Garris. My name is Russell Faraday, It is Jurgens's desire to protect both Cullen and his status as a spy that compels her to commit suicide, rather than submit to further questioning from Flagg. The wheel turns, both Frannie and Mother Abigail say in this finale, a phrase common in the Dark Tower series, and baked deep in its structure.
