Upcoming miniseries by Mike Flanagan
Carrie is an upcoming Americansupernatural horror televisionminiseries developed byMike Flanagan , based on the1974 novel of the same name byStephen King . Starring Summer H. Howell in the titular role, it also featuresSiena Agudong ,Alison Thornton , Thalia Dudek,Amber Midthunder ,Josie Totah ,Arthur Conti ,Joel Oulette , withMatthew Lillard , andSamantha Sloyan .
Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high schoolerCarrie White (Summer H. Howell), who has spent her life in seclusion with herdomineering 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]
Cast and characters [ edit ] Summer H. Howell asCarrie White , a meek and socially inept teenager who uses her newfound telekinesis to exact vengeance on her bullies. Siena Agudong asSue Snell , a popular student who experiences remorse for initially partaking in Carrie's bullying.Matthew Lillard as Henry Grayle, the principal of Thomas Ewen Consolidated High School.Samantha Sloyan asMargaret White , Carrie's religious and abusive mother.Alison Thornton asChris Hargensen , the ringleader of a pack of mean girls who bullies Carrie.Thalia Dudek as Emaline Amber Midthunder asRita Desjardin , Carrie's gym teacher who defends her against her bullies.Josie Totah as Tina Blake, Chris' best friend and co-conspirator in a senior prom prank against Carrie.Arthur Conti as Billy Nolan, Chris' juvenile delinquent boyfriend.Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross, Sue's goodhearted boyfriend who agrees to take Carrie to the prom.In December 2019,Collider reported that a new adaptation, a miniseries, was in development atFX andMGM Television .[ 2] In December 2022,Mike Flanagan signed a first-look overall TV deal withAmazon Studios .[ 3] In October 2024, it was announced that Flanagan's first project under that deal would be a new adaptation ofStephen King 's novelCarrie , in the form of an eight episode miniseries, atAmazon Prime Video . Awriters' room was launched to flesh out the story. Flanagan had previously helmed adaptations of King's novels includingGerald's Game (2017),Doctor Sleep (2019), andThe Life of Chuck (2024).[ 4]
In April 2025, Summer H. Howell was in talks to join in the lead role asCarrie White ,[ 5] and thatSiena Agudong was cast asSue Snell .[ 6] In May,Matthew Lillard was in talks to join the series in an undisclosed role and that Howell had been cast as Carrie.[ 7]
In June, Lillard was confirmed to join the series, alongsideSamantha 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 andCassandra Naud .[ 8] [ 9]
Principal photography began inVancouver on June 16, 2025, and wrapped on October 25, 2025.[ 10] [ 11] [ 12]
^ Cordero, Rosy (June 2, 2025)." 'Carrie' Series Officially Sets Summer Howell As Lead; Samantha Sloyan, Josie Totah & Amber Midthunder Among Cast" .Deadline Hollywood . RetrievedJune 2, 2025 . ^ Sneider, Jeff (December 20, 2019)."Exclusive: FX Developing Limited Series Based on Stephen King's 'Carrie' " .Collider . RetrievedDecember 20, 2019 . ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 1, 2022)." 'The Haunting' & 'Midnight Mass' Duo Mike Flanagan & Trevor Macy Ink Overall TV Deal With Amazon Studios" .Deadline Hollywood . RetrievedOctober 12, 2025 . ^ 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 . RetrievedOctober 21, 2024 . ^ Otterson, Joe (April 8, 2025)."Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' TV Series Eyes Summer H. Howell for Lead Role (EXCLUSIVE)" .Variety . RetrievedApril 8, 2025 . ^ Otterson, Joe (April 9, 2025)."Mike Flanagan's 'Carrie' TV Series Casts Siena Agudong as Sue Snell (EXCLUSIVE)" .Variety . RetrievedApril 9, 2025 . ^ Grobar, Matt (May 1, 2025)."Matthew Lillard In Talks To Join 'Carrie' Amazon Series" .Deadline Hollywood . RetrievedMay 1, 2025 . ^ Cordero, Rosy (June 2, 2025)." 'Carrie' Series Officially Sets Summer Howell As Lead; Samantha Sloyan, Josie Totah & Amber Midthunder Among Cast" .Deadline Hollywood . RetrievedJune 2, 2025 . ^ 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 . RetrievedJune 10, 2025 . ^ Gittins, Susan (April 9, 2025)."Mike Flanagan Casting Lead for New CARRIE Series Filming in Vancouver" .Hollywood North Buzz . RetrievedJune 2, 2025 . ^ Flook, Ray (June 16, 2025)."Carrie: Mike Flanagan Announces Filming Start on Stephen King Adapt" .Bleeding Cool News . RetrievedJune 16, 2025 . ^ Flook, Ray (October 25, 2025)."Carrie Wraps Filming: "One of My Favorite Projects Ever": Flanagan" .Bleeding Cool News . RetrievedNovember 2, 2025 .
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