- We get our first look at what’s next for Mike Flanagan Carrie series, arriving in fall 2026
- In addition to this, Flanagan confirmed that the horror series has a modern setting.
- Summer H. Howell plays the iconic role of Carrie White, leading a large cast that includes Shoutby Matthew Lillard
What’s new on Prime Video Carrie The series is expected to arrive in fall 2026, and we’ve gotten our first look at Mike Flanagan’s latest adaptation.
Like many horror fans, I have great faith in everything Flanagan does. He’s already made a big impression on Netflix with horror hits like The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight mass.
On rival streaming service Prime Video, he tackles Stephen King’s first novel, Carrie. And although it is very different from the Brian De Palma classic starring Sissy Spacek, I still think this series has a lot of potential.
This week, Entertainment Weekly exclusively shared some new images from the series, giving us our first look at Summer H. Howell as Carrie White, Matthew Lillard as director Henry Grayle, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen and Siena Agudong as Sue Snell.
But this is not a direct adaptation, as it presents a modern touch, so fans who have already seen the previous Carrie They are getting something new.
Flanagan has already adapted three Stephen King stories: Gerald’s game, Doctor Sleepand Chuck’s life all of which was well received. Can he do it all again with Carrie?
In a new interview explaining his decision, Flanagan told Entertainment Weekly: “De Palma adapted it faithfully and beautifully 50 years ago. It was then adapted twice, officially and unofficially. It’s been imitated dozens of times. So to me, this was never going to be a straight adaptation.”
“The only way to approach it was to build something new from the ingredients of Carrie. Otherwise, there is no point in trying to retread ground that has been trodden so beautifully before.”
It’s safe to say we can expect a remake and I’m really excited to see where he goes with it. Even now, Carrie White’s story seems very relevant and I’m sure it will work well in a modern setting.
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