Stephen King's classic novel 'Carrie' is receiving its first-ever television adaptation, an eight-part series set to premiere on Prime Video later this year. The show, developed by horror maestro Mike Flanagan, promises to expand the original story while staying true to its core themes.
First Look at the Cast and Characters
Summer Howell, known for roles in 'Hunter Hunter' and 'Night of the Reaper', will portray the iconic Carrie White. The cast also includes Samantha Sloyan as Carrie's mother Margaret, Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross, Josie Tota, Amber Midthunder, and Arthur Conti.
First-look images released by Prime Video show Howell in character, capturing the essence of the bullied high-schooler with telekinetic powers.
Mike Flanagan and Stephen King Collaborate
Mike Flanagan, the creative mind behind 'The Haunting of Hill House' and 'Midnight Mass', is developing the series. Stephen King himself serves as an executive producer, ensuring the adaptation remains faithful to his vision.
The official synopsis reveals: "After her father's sudden, untimely death thrusts her into the unforgiving ecosystem of public high school, Carrie is forced to navigate a viral bullying scandal that tears through her community. The relentless pressure and casual cruelty of the social media age, and the awakening of mysterious telekinetic powers that rise alongside her adolescence."
A Deeper Exploration of the Story
The series expands King's cultural landmark, deepening its characters and tensions. According to the synopsis, it follows "the small, everyday choices that build toward a single, shattering night" in a story about "kindness versus cruelty, and whether we're witnessing the making of a hero, a monster, or something far more complicated."
Published in 1974, 'Carrie' was King's first novel and remains a beloved classic. The TV adaptation marks a new milestone for the story, which previously inspired a 1976 film and a 2013 remake.
'Carrie' will stream exclusively on Prime Video later this year.
