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Carrie's Telekinetic Power Unleashed Oct. 7
26 Jul
Summary
- Carrie's modern retelling premieres October 7 on Prime Video.
- Summer H. Howell stars as Carrie White in the new adaptation.
- This marks the first TV adaptation of Stephen King's novel.
The highly anticipated adaptation of Stephen King's "Carrie" is set to premiere on October 7 on Prime Video, with the release of its first trailer accompanying the announcement. This marks the first television adaptation of the renowned horror novel.
Summer H. Howell stars as the titular Carrie White, a misfit high schooler grappling with bullying and burgeoning telekinetic powers. The series, helmed by Mike Flanagan, who also serves as executive producer and director for several episodes, promises a modern retelling. King himself is an executive producer.
Flanagan's adaptation aims to explore side characters more deeply, leveraging the extended format of a TV series. The story follows Carrie's struggle with social media bullying and the awakening of her powers following her father's death. The ensemble cast includes Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, and Matthew Lillard.
