Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Carrie for Amazon MGM Studios simply acquired a severe expertise increase. The horror filmmaker finest identified for The Haunting of Hill Home, Midnight Mass, and Physician Sleep has added 14 recurring visitor stars to the eight-episode collection, together with each longtime collaborators and recent additions to his rising horror ensemble.
Among the many returning Flanagan favorites are Kate Siegel, Michael Trucco, Rahul Kohli, and Katee Sackhoffall of whom appeared in initiatives resembling The Fall of the Home of Usher, Hush, and Midnight Mass.
New to Flanagan’s world this time round are Heather Graham (Chosen Household), Tim Bagley (The Excellent Couple), and Tahmoh Penikett (The Insanity), alongside Mapuana Makia, Rowan Danielle, Naika Toussaint, Delainey Hayles, and Cassandra Naud.
Character particulars are nonetheless below wraps, however we do know Summer time Howell will star as Carrie White. Siena Agudong, Matthew Lillard, Samantha Sloyan, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Joel Oulette, and others spherical out the solid.
The brand new collection will reimagine Stephen King’s basic 1974 debut novel a few socially remoted teenage woman with rising telekinetic powers. However Flanagan’s model is taking a barely completely different route. Following the demise of her father, Carrie is thrust into the alien chaos of public highschool and a scandal that fractures the neighborhood.
Flanagan is writing, government producing, and showrunning the collection, whereas additionally stepping behind the digicam to direct choose episodes.
