One of Stephen King’s most popular novels, Carrie, is getting another adaptation—this time as a TV series. Modern-day horror maestro Mike Flanagan will collaborate with King on the show’s development. The series will consist of eight episodes and will be produced for Amazon MGM Studios.
According to the official logline, the upcoming series will be a “bold and timely” reimagining of the story that originated in King’s 1974 horror novel. The series will follow Carrie White, a young girl who has spent her entire life under the control of her domineering mother. After the sudden and untimely death of her father, Carrie struggles to adapt to the unfamiliar environment of a public high school. A series of bullying incidents eventually reveal her mysterious telekinetic powers.
In addition to serving as the showrunner, Flanagan will write and executive produce the Carrie series alongside Trevor Macy from Intrepid Pictures. Melinda Nishioka will also oversee the show’s development for Intrepid.
Flanagan is best known for his work on acclaimed horror films such as Ouija: Origin of Evil, Hush, Gerald’s Game, and Doctor Sleep. He has also found success with TV projects, most notably his collaborations with Netflix, which include The Haunting anthology series, Midnight Mass, and The Fall of the House of Usher.
Carrie was Stephen King’s first novel, debuting in 1974. It was adapted into a feature film a couple of years later, with Sissy Spacek playing the titular character. Directed by Brian DePalma, the film earned over $30 million globally against a modest $2 million budget, becoming one of the most iconic horror movies of all time. A TV remake was released in 2002, followed by another remake in 2013 featuring Chloë Grace Moretz in the lead role. Stay tuned for more updates.