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Matthew Lillard Hails Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Series Ahead of 2026 Prime Video Launch

The eight-part adaptation is described as faithful to Stephen King’s novel with early episodes already picture-locked.

Overview

  • Matthew Lillard calls the series “brilliant” and “a pure adaptation of the book,” highlighting a focus on material often omitted from past films.
  • Filming ran from June through October in Vancouver, and Lillard says the first three episodes were picture-locked before the production left the location.
  • Prime Video is expected to premiere the series in 2026, with no specific date announced.
  • Summer H. Howell leads as Carrie White, joined by Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White, Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder as Rita Desjardian, and Lillard as Principal Grayle.
  • Lillard describes Flanagan’s process as highly meticulous, citing three weeks of rehearsal, shot-by-shot planning, and a custom app used to track shooting progress.