Carrie (miniseries)

Carrie
Genre
Based onCarrie
by Stephen King
ShowrunnerMike Flanagan
Directed byMike Flanagan
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Mike Flanagan
  • Trevor Macy
ProducerChad Fitz
CinematographyMichael Fimognari
Production companies
Original release
NetworkAmazon Prime Video

Carrie is an upcoming American supernatural horror television miniseries developed by Mike Flanagan, based on the 1974 novel of the same name by Stephen King. Starring Summer H. Howell in the titular role, it also features Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Joel Oulette, with Matthew Lillard, and Samantha Sloyan.

Premise

Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high schooler Carrie White (Summer H. Howell), who has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother (Samantha Sloyan). After her father’s sudden death, Carrie finds herself contending with the challenges of attending high school, a bullying scandal, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.[1]

— Deadline Hollywood

Cast and characters

Main

  • Summer H. Howell as Carrie White, a meek and socially inept teenager who uses her newfound telekinesis to exact vengeance on her bullies
  • Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White, Carrie's religious and abusive mother
  • Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, a popular student who experiences remorse for partaking in Carrie's bullying
  • Amber Midthunder as Rita Desjardin, Carrie's gym teacher who defends her against her bullies
  • Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross, Sue's goodhearted boyfriend who agrees to take Carrie to the prom
  • Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, the ringleader of a pack of mean girls who bullies Carrie
  • Arthur Conti as Billy Nolan, Chris' juvenile delinquent boyfriend
  • Josie Totah as Tina Blake, Chris' best friend and co-conspirator in a senior prom prank against Carrie
  • Matthew Lillard as Henry Grayle, the principal of Thomas Ewen Consolidated High School
  • Thalia Dudek as Emaline

Recurring

Production

Development

In December 2019, Collider reported that a new adaptation, a miniseries, was in development at FX and MGM Television.[2] In December 2022, Mike Flanagan signed a first-look overall TV deal with Amazon Studios.[3] In October 2024, it was announced that Flanagan's first project under that deal would be a new adaptation of Stephen King's novel Carrie, in the form of an eight episode miniseries, at Amazon Prime Video. A writers' room was launched to flesh out the story. Flanagan had previously helmed adaptations of King's novels including Gerald's Game (2017), Doctor Sleep (2019), and The Life of Chuck (2024).[4]

Casting

In April 2025, Summer H. Howell was in talks to join in the lead role as Carrie White,[5] and that Siena Agudong was cast as Sue Snell.[6] In May, Matthew Lillard was in talks to join the series in an undisclosed role and Howell was officially cast as Carrie.[7]

In June, Lillard was confirmed to join the series, alongside Samantha Sloyan, Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Joel Oulette, Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, Rahul Kohli, Tim Bagley, Heather Graham, Tahmoh Penikett, Crystal Balint, Danielle Klaudt, Mapuana Makia, Rowan Danielle, Naika Toussaint, Delainey Hayles and Cassandra Naud.[8][9]

Filming

Principal photography began in Vancouver on June 16, 2025, and wrapped on October 25, 2025.[10][11][12]

Release

Actress Katee Sackhoff confirmed at a Fan Expo Vancouver panel on February 14, 2026 that the series was expected to premiere in October 2026.[13]

References

  1. ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 2, 2025). "'Carrie' Series Officially Sets Summer Howell As Lead; Samantha Sloyan, Josie Totah & Amber Midthunder Among Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  2. ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 20, 2019). "Exclusive: FX Developing Limited Series Based on Stephen King's 'Carrie'". Collider. Retrieved December 20, 2019.
  3. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 1, 2022). "'The Haunting' & 'Midnight Mass' Duo Mike Flanagan & Trevor Macy Ink Overall TV Deal With Amazon Studios". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 12, 2025.
  4. ^ Fleming, Jr., Mike (October 21, 2024). "Mike Flanagan Scares Up Another With Stephen King: 'Carrie' As An 8-Ep Amazon Series: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
  5. ^ Otterson, Joe (April 8, 2025). "Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' TV Series Eyes Summer H. Howell for Lead Role (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 8, 2025.
  6. ^ Otterson, Joe (April 9, 2025). "Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' TV Series Casts Siena Agudong as Sue Snell (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved April 9, 2025.
  7. ^ Grobar, Matt (May 1, 2025). "Matthew Lillard In Talks To Join 'Carrie' Amazon Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved May 1, 2025.
  8. ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 2, 2025). "'Carrie' Series Officially Sets Summer Howell As Lead; Samantha Sloyan, Josie Totah & Amber Midthunder Among Cast". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  9. ^ Grobar, Matt (June 10, 2025). "Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, Rahul Kohli, Tim Bagley & Heather Graham Among New Additions To Amazon's 'Carrie' TV Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 10, 2025.
  10. ^ Gittins, Susan (April 9, 2025). "Mike Flanagan Casting Lead for New CARRIE Series Filming in Vancouver". Hollywood North Buzz. Retrieved June 2, 2025.
  11. ^ Flook, Ray (June 16, 2025). "Carrie: Mike Flanagan Announces Filming Start on Stephen King Adapt". Bleeding Cool News. Retrieved June 16, 2025.
  12. ^ Flook, Ray (October 25, 2025). "Carrie Wraps Filming: "One of My Favorite Projects Ever": Flanagan". Bleeding Cool News. Retrieved November 2, 2025.
  13. ^ Johnson, Nathan (February 16, 2026). "Stephen King's 2026 Carrie Reboot Gets Official Release Window". The Direct. Retrieved March 5, 2026.
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