Stephen King's Carrie Comes to Prime Video This Fall

Prime Video is building anticipation for its new original series, Carrie, an adaptation of Stephen King's iconic debut novel. This marks the first time King's chilling story will be brought to television, with Mike Flanagan serving as showrunner. The series is set to debut exclusively on Prime Video this fall, reaching audiences in over 240 countries and territories worldwide.

The upcoming show will consist of eight episodes. It aims to expand upon King's original narrative by delving deeper into its characters and escalating tensions. The adaptation will chronicle a profoundly human story, examining the conflict between kindness and cruelty, and questioning whether the central character is evolving into a hero, a monster, or something more complex.

Summer Howell takes on the titular role of Carrie White, a high school student burdened by her home life with her overprotective mother, Margaret, played by Samantha Sloyan. The synopsis reveals Carrie's journey into public high school following her father's death, where she faces a viral bullying scandal, the pressures of the social media age, and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic abilities that coincide with her adolescence.

This adaptation also features a notable cast, including Siena Agudong as Sue Snell and Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen. Brian De Palma's acclaimed 1976 film adaptation of Carrie, starring Sissy Spacek, is also being recognized as this year marks its 50th anniversary.