FILE - From left, author Stephen King, Mitch Albom, Ridley Pearson and Dave Barry perform as the "Rock Bottom Remainders" Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2000, in Denver, Colo. (AP Photo/Kevin Higley, File)

FILE - Stephen King attends the premiere of "The Life of Chuck" during the Toronto International Film Festival on Friday, Sept. 6, 2024, at Princess of Wales Theatre in Toronto. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello, File)