Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Adaptation Gets Its Writers’ Room

Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Carrie now has its writers’ room. We can report on who will be joining the maestro of horror in adapting Stephen King’s classic 1974 novel into an 8-episode series, being produced by Amazon MGM. In addition to Flanagan, the writers’ room will include:

• Dani Parker: Past projects include Hysteria! (co-producer), and Fall of the House of Usher (story editor). 

• Rebecca Leigh Klingel: Past projects include Fall of the House of Usher (executive story editor), and Haunting of Bly Manor (story editor). 

• Elan Gale: Past projects include Scare Tactics (showrunner), and The Midnight Club (co-producer). 

• Jamie E. Flanagan: Past projects include Hysteria! (consulting producer), and Fall of the House of Usher (producer). 

• Elizabeth Padden: Past projects include Dune: Prophecy (supervising producer), and Umbrella Academy (producer). 

• Justina M. Ireland: Past projects include Fall of the House of Usher (staff writer).

• Trevor Macy: Past projects include The Midnight Club (executive producer). 

• Alexandra Magistro

Sissy Spacek as Carrie White in Carrie (1976)  © Red Bank Films

Originally published in 1974, Carrie tells the story of Carrie White, a teenage girl from an abusive household dealing with coming of age amidst bullying both from her peers and from her ultra-religious mother. The book was adapted into a film by Red Bank Films in 1976, with the titular character being played by Sissy Spacek, and again by MGM in 2013, with Carrie being played by Chloë Grace Moretz. While there has not been an announcement about who will play Carrie in Flanagan’s adaptation, Deadline has reported that Summer H. Howell is in talks for the role. Additionally, Variety has verified that Siena Agudong will be playing bully Sue Snell, while horror movie alum Matthew Lillard is also said to be in talks for involvement. 

Mike Flanagan has a lauded history of adapting horror classics, from Doctor Sleep, to Haunting of Bly Manor, he is known for his intense inspections of human nature against the backdrop of mounting suspense and fear. Many of the new writers’ room members have worked with him before, some on multiple projects, which suggests Carrie will be a strong addition to the adaptation roster. With eight episodes to spread the story out, audiences can be assured the tale of Carrie White will be given the opportunity to breathe and grow in fresh new ways. 

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Source: Writers’ Guild of America