Prime Video has confirmed a series green light for “Carrie,” an eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King‘s 1974 novel produced by Amazon MGM Studios.
Mike Flanagan serves as writer and showrunner in addition to directing select episodes. This marks his fourth King adaptation, following Gerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep, and the upcoming The Life of Chuck.
Summer H. Howell (Curse of Chucky) is in negotiations to star in the titular role, while Siena Agudong (“Resident Evil”) has been cast as Sue Snell.
Misfit high schooler Carrie White has spent her life in seclusion with her domineering mother. After her father’s sudden and untimely death, Carrie finds herself contending with the alien landscape of public High School, a bullying scandal that shatters her community, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.
Described as “a bold and timely reimagining” of the story, the show is executive produced by Flanagan and longtime producing partner Trevor Macy.
“Carrie is an iconic story that has withstood the test of time with continued cultural relevance,” said Vernon Sanders, head of television, Amazon MGM Studios. “With Mike Flanagan at the helm and the accomplished team assembled including executive producer Trevor Macy this provocative series is sure to captivate our global customers.”
Production is expected to begin in Vancouver this summer.
Carrie was previously adapted by Brian De Palma in 1976, David Carson in 2002, and Kimberly Peirce in 2013.
Stephen King and Mike Flanagan