‘Carrie’ Creator Mike Flanagan Also Wasn’t Sure About the Streaming Series
TIFF 2026: The first two episodes of the new adaptation of Stephen King’s classic were unveiled at the festival The post ‘Carrie’ Creator Mike Flanagan Also Wasn’t Sure About the Streaming Series appeared first on TheWrap .
"Carrie" is set to return to screens in a new adaptation by Mike Flanagan, premiering on Prime Video next month. This isn't the first time the novel has been adapted, with previous versions including Brian De Palma's 1976 film, a 1999 sequel, and two standalone films. The property has also been adapted as a TV movie, a theatrical feature, and even a Broadway musical.
Flanagan, who has previously adapted King's works in "Gerald's Game," "Doctor Sleep," and "The Life of Chuck," expressed initial uncertainty about the streaming series. His hesitation stemmed from the numerous previous adaptations, but the property wouldn't let him go. The idea was first sparked when Flanagan's oldest son started high school, triggering parental anxiety about his son's future.
He then drew inspiration from his own adaptations of "The Haunting of Hill House" and "The Fall of the House of Usher," focusing on reimagining the material rather than a direct translation. Flanagan's hesitation turned into excitement as he developed his vision for the series. He even intended to approach King for his thoughts, but ultimately pitched the idea to him anyway.
King, like Flanagan, was initially unsure about the project but ultimately embraced it. "Carrie" is set to premiere on Prime Video on October 7.
Written by urgent.news from TheWrap's reporting — not their text. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
