Stephen King acts in The Langoliers

Stephen King, renowned for his contributions to the horror genre, took on an acting role in the miniseries The Langoliers, where he portrayed Tom Holby. The Langoliers is based on a novella from King's collection, Four Past Midnight, and it explores themes of time, reality, and the consequences of choices. The narrative follows a group of passengers on a flight who find themselves in a mysterious situation after a time warp causes them to land in a deserted airport. As they navigate this strange new world, they encounter the titular Langoliers, creatures that consume the past, symbolizing the relentless passage of time and the inevitability of change. King's involvement in the miniseries not only highlights his versatility as a storyteller but also his willingness to engage with his own adaptations, further blurring the lines between author and actor.