Nearly 50 years after director Brian De Palma brought Stephen King’s 1974 novel “Carrie” to theaters, horror aficionado Mike Flanagan is adapting the story for modern audiences courtesy of Amazon MGM Studios. With numerous horror adaptations under his belt—including the hit miniseries “The Haunting of Hill House” and “The Fall of the House of Usher”—Flanagan will write and executive produce the new series, as well as act as showrunner. Intrepid Picture’s Trevor Macy will also serve as executive producer.
This isn’t Flanagan’s first adaptation of King’s work; he directed 2019’s “Doctor Sleep” (King’s follow-up to “The Shining”), 2017’s “Gerald’s Game,” and, most recently, 2024’s “The Life of Chuck.” And while there are no actors attached to the show at the moment, we wouldn’t be surprised if Flanagan’s frequent collaborators, Carla Gugino and Henry Thomas, show up on the cast list.
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King’s novel follows teenager Carrie White as she struggles to control the supernatural power she holds. Bullied as an outsider during the school day, Carrie must also endure her religious mother’s wrath as she repeatedly scolds her daughter for the hypothetical sins that come with burgeoning womanhood. However, Carrie’s experience differs from the girls in her class due to her telekinetic powers. In the novel—and subsequent 1976 film—Carrie ultimately uses her powers to exact revenge against her tormentors, culminating in her memorable murderous rampage.
Flanagan’s series will surely expand on the events leading up to that fateful prom night. As the showrunner noted, updating “Carrie” for a modern audience means integrating technology’s impact on today’s teenage experience, among other details, adding new layers to a story that many fans consider the greatest horror film in cinematic history.
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The series remains in the earliest stages of development, so there is no casting director attached to the project just yet. But Flanagan has repeatedly worked with Anne McCarthy and Kellie Roy of Engine Casting on many of his previous series, including “Midnight Mass,” “The Fall of the House of Usher,” “The Haunting of Hill House,” and “The Haunting of Bly Manor.”
For insight into what the “Carrie” casting process might be like, find out how the CDs used self-tapes to cast the kids for “The Haunting of Hill House.”
Flanagan and King are both masters of horror, so there’s no doubt this adaptation will be scary good. If you want to impress CDs with your frighteningly fantastic acting skills, these guides can help take your talent to the next level:
- How to Scream Safely
- Tips for Acting Scared on Stage and in Film
- The Best Horror Movies for Actors to Study
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Until we know more about Flanagan’s “Carrie” series, we recommend checking out our roundups, which feature the latest and greatest casting calls available. These roles are sure to keep you on your toes:
You’ll also want to bookmark these casting directory pages for regular updates on the latest listings:
For more advice, check out these guides on how to navigate the audition process:
- How to Prepare for an Audition
- 10 Acting Audition Tips to Help You Land the Role
- How to Make a Perfect Self-Tape
