Mike Flanagan’s TV adaptation of Stephen King’sCarriehas received another exciting update, which includes a new blood-soaked behind-the-scenes image that is sure to thrill fans who are patiently waiting to get their eyes on the classic supernaturalhorrorremake. Flanagan’s love for the dark and mysterious has seen him adapt previous versions of King’s works, likeGerald’s GameandDoctor Sleep,so his next endeavor lines up perfectly with his love of retelling some of the spookiest and eeriest tales from King’s huge catalog of literature.
Starring Sissy Spacek anddirected by Brian De Palma, the 1974 version of the movieCarriehas been classed asone of the best Stephen King adaptationsdue to its deep dive into relevant social issues and Spacek’s phenomenal and nuanced performance of Carrie White, which saw her, unsurprisingly, earn her her first of six Oscar nominations.Carrietells the haunting story of a shy and awkward teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering and religious mother, Margaret, who believes menstruation is a sin and subjects Carrie to extreme practices. This, as well as other incidents, leads Carrie to unleash her telekinetic powers, bringing chaos to everything and everyone around her. One of the film’s most memorable and now iconic scenes sees Carrie standing on a stage covered in pig’s blood, prompting “The Black Prom,” which saw Carrie fly into a telekinesis-induced rage.
Mike Flanagan Confirms Production Has Begun on His Carrie Adaptation
In a recent post on his Instagram,Mike Flanagan has excitedly revealed that hisCarriereboot has now entered production.Along with the news, Flanagan showcased a behind-the-scenes image from the movie, which shows off a clapperboard indicating that the TV series is now in its filming stages. Anyone who has seenCarriepreviously, whether it was the original or the2013 version starring Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore, will know how bloody it is, and by the appearance of the clapperboard covered in blood, Flanagan’s version will be just as gory.
The image also indicates that Flanagan is the director for the episode, along with cinematographer Michael Fimognari, who is known for his collaborations withFlanagan on projects likeDoctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House, andThe Fall of the House of Usher. Fimognari has also directed episodes of Flanagan’s series,The Haunting of Bly Manor.
Stepping intothe role of the endlessly bullied Carrie White is Summer Howell, known for roles inCult of ChuckyandTime Cut.Along with Howell, other star-studded cast members have been announced for the TV series, which include Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle, Samantha Sloyan as Carrie’s mom, Margaret White, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, Thalia Dudek as Emaline, Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin, Josie Totah as Tina, Arthur Conti as Billy and Joel Oulette as Tommy.
Currently,Carriedoes not yet have a premiere window, but when it does release, it will stream exclusively on Prime Video.
