Overview

• Summer H. Howell is in advanced negotiations to play the title role in Amazon's upcoming adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie.'
• This marks Howell's first leading role in a TV series, building on her extensive experience in the horror genre, including 'Curse of Chucky.'
• Mike Flanagan will write, direct, and serve as showrunner for the series, with Trevor Macy as an executive producer.
• The series is described as a reimagining of 'Carrie,' focusing on high school bullying, telekinetic powers, and family turmoil.
• Filming is scheduled to start in May 2025 in Vancouver, signaling a significant step forward in the production timeline.