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‘Carrie’ Stars Unpack That Bloody Prom Ending and the Truth About Emaline

Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan tell TheWrap about Carrie's crowning moment, how in control she was in the aftermath and Margaret's big finale decision The post ‘Carrie’ Stars Unpack That Bloody Prom Ending and the Truth About Emaline appeared first on TheWrap .

‘Carrie’ Stars Unpack That Bloody Prom Ending and the Truth About Emaline

In "Carrie," a new Prime Video adaptation, lead actors Summer Howell and Samantha Sloyan unpack the bloody prom ending and the backstory of Emaline, played by Thalia Dudek. The show's creators chose to explore the mother-daughter relationship between Carrie and Margaret, deviating from previous adaptations. Howell explained that Mike Flanagan's approach highlighted the love between them, rather than just the conflict.

Sloyan added that they spent three weeks rehearsing this relationship, which helped them create distinct interpretations. As the finale approaches, questions arise about Emaline's role in the prom massacre and her trustworthiness. Howell believes Emaline helped Carrie learn and train with her powers, but not always in the right direction.

Sloyan saw Margaret's decision to kill Carrie as an act of love and mercy to protect her from harm. The real climax of the season occurs at the White house, where Margaret's failure to give her daughter a merciful death leads to her demise, with Margaret needing to find and protect her daughter.

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