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Mike Flanagan’s nextStephen Kingadaptation reveals a star-studded cast. Flanagan is known for his inspired takes on King’s material, previously adaptingGerald’s GameandDoctor Sleep, a sequel toThe Shining. Flanagan’s next film is also based on King’s work, yet it steps outside the author’s horror genre roots with a more fantasy-centric tale inThe Life of Chuck, which boasts a similarly stacked cast.
In April, it was announced that Flanagan would be adapting the famousStephen KingnovelCarrie.Carriehas been adapted before, most notably in Brian De Palma’s 1976 take on the story, which is often regarded as a horror classic starring Sissy Spacek in the title role. It was most recently adapted in 2013, with Chloë Grace Moretz as Carrie. However, that version fell flat, and Flanagan’s take on the novel will flesh out the story through a TV series adaptation. While the plot still follows Carrie through her high school troubles and her mother’s abuse, which spurs her telekinetic powers, the planned Amazon series is said to be areimagining of King’s beloved story. Flanagan is serving as writer, executive producer, and showrunner, with the plan also seeing him direct a few episodes.
As reported byDeadline,Flanagan’sCarrieadaptation has revealed an ensemble cast.Summer Howell, known forCult of ChuckyandTime Cut, will play Carrie in the TV series adaptation. She is joined byScreamandFive Nights at Freddy’sstarMatthew Lillard, andPreyandLegionactressAmber Midthunder, among many others.Check out the announced cast list for Mike Flanagan’s Carrie adaptation below:
Mike Flanagan’s Future With Stephen King Adaptations Looks Very Bright
Carrieis planned to debut on Prime Video, likely in 2026. While it is far from the first adaptation of the material, Flanagan has shown a deft hand in tackling King’s work, with Carrie having the potential to be the definitive adaptation of the author’s novel. Having such a well-rounded cast also shows that the project is steadily moving along following its announcement, with Flanagan busy working on several projects, including aClayfacemovie for James Gunn’s DCU.
Of course, Flanagan is a known quantity among horror/sci-fi aficionados by now. Since breaking out in a big way with 2013’s surprise hitOculus, Flanagan has directed numerous well-regarded films and (perhaps most notably) spearheaded a number of beloved horror-tinged television series. Fans are excited about hisCarrieadaptation thanks to his work on shows likeThe Haunting of Hill HouseandMidnight Mass.
Flanagan’s next film isThe Life of Chuck, which has already impressed critics. It currently holds an 88% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes ahead of its release this summer. While it is a foray outside of King’s horror roots,movies likeThe Shawshank RedemptionandThe Green Milehave proven some of the author’s best adaptations, makingThe Life of Chuckan exciting release. Flanagan’sCarrieadaptation may be a ways off, but the Stephen King adaptation could be an exciting take on the well-known novel.
