Mike Flanagan to Adapt Stephen King's 'Carrie' Into Amazon Series

The acclaimed horror filmmaker will create an eight-episode series based on King's first novel, exploring new dimensions of the iconic story.

Mike Flanagan, known for his successful adaptations of Stephen King's works, will helm the new 'Carrie' series for Amazon Prime Video.
The series will be an eight-episode adaptation, offering a fresh and timely reimagining of the classic horror story.
The project marks Flanagan's fifth collaboration with King, following adaptations like 'Doctor Sleep' and 'Gerald's Game'.
Production is reportedly moving quickly, with a writers' room already established, though no cast has been announced yet.
This adaptation aims to delve deeper into the story of Carrie White, a bullied high school girl with telekinetic powers, and her complex relationship with her domineering mother.