Mike Flanagan shares an update on hisCarrieTV show, revealing how far along in development the Stephen King adaptation is. Marking King’s first-ever novel,Carriewas first released in 1974 with a movie adaptation from Brian De Palma following in 1976. After several other takes on King’s source material, it was announced in October that horror maestro Flanagan, the filmmaker behindThe Haunting of Hill Houseas well as King adaptations likeGerald’s Game(2017),Doctor Sleep(2019), and theupcomingLife of Chuck, would be helming his own adaptation ofCarriefor Prime Video.
In a new post on Bluesky in response to a fan,Flanaganprovides an update on his in-development projects, revealing thatCarrieis currently his main focus. “The new series are an absolute blast so far,” writes Flanagan. “First up is [Stephen King’s] CARRIE!”
In addition to confirming that the chapter of his life dedicated to “The Haunting” projects likeThe Haunting of Hill HouseandThe Haunting of Bly Manoris over, Flanagan reveals thatthe writer’s room for theCarrieshow has been going strong for six weeks now. Check out a screenshot of Flanagan’s post below:
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According to the reporting onCarrieso far, the show is in development and hasn’t yet been given the green light. After deciding on a creative vision for the show, the next step is to get scripts written, and Amazon will presumably give the show the go-ahead based on these scripts.The development process for shows and movies can sometimes be quite long, but Flanagan’s latest update suggests he’s moving full steam ahead onCarrie.
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As far as a potential release date, a lot depends on how long the writing process takes. If things go well,filming could get underway in 2025, meaning the show would likely release in 2026. Flanagan’s latest social media post also seemingly serves as an update on hisadaptation of King’sThe Dark Tower. This show, also set at Prime Video, was first announced as being in development in 2022, but it now seems like that show is still at least three or four years away, assuming Flanagan can crack the story.
Flanagan is also attached to direct a reimagining ofThe Exorcistfollowing the failure of Blumhouse’sThe Exorcist: Believer(2023).
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Flanagan has proven himself one of the most exciting names in horror, andhis previous King adaptations also cement him as the perfect filmmaker for a TV adaptation ofCarrie.Gerald’s GameandDoctor Sleepwere both well-received critically, andreviews forThe Life of Chuckhave also been positive.
Though there have now been several underwhelming adaptations ofCarrie, Flanagan’s track record suggests that his take will be a winner.King’s novel seems to lend itself more effectively to a two-hour movie than to a TV show, but Flanagan’s history in TV suggests he’ll be able to effectively expand the original story to accommodate this new medium. Many questions remain aboutCarrie, but it certainly is one to look forward to.
Carrie
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Carrie is a horror film directed by Brian De Palma, based on Stephen King’s novel. It stars Sissy Spacek as Carrie White, a shy high school student who discovers her telekinetic abilities. Tormented by her peers and controlled by her fanatically religious mother, played by Piper Laurie, the film follows Carrie’s emotional and psychological struggles leading to a dramatic climax. Carrie solidified its place in the horror genre for its powerful performances and chilling atmosphere.
