Why Tommy Ross From Carrie Looks So Familiar

Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's "Carrie" introduces several familiar actors, including Joel Oulette, who portrays Tommy Ross. While the series stays true to the original story, Flanagan injects his own style to give it a fresh take. The narrative primarily centers around Carrie White, played by Summer H. Howell, and her experiences with relentless bullying.

Oulette's character, Tommy, serves as Sue Snell, played by Siena Agudong, well-meaning boyfriend. Oulette first made his mark with an uncredited role in "Alpha" (2018) before moving on to films like "Monkey Beach" (directed by Loretta Todd) and starring in crime drama "Tribal" and supernatural thriller "Trickster" (as the lead, Jared).

He also appeared in Netflix's "Two Sentence Horror Stories," as well as "Abducted" and "Ruby and the Well." In 2022, Oulette was cast as Hahn, a Northern Water Tribe warrior, in the live-action Netflix adaptation of "Avatar: The Last Airbender." The following year, he participated in Season 9 of "The Amazing Race Canada." Oulette also lent his voice to the character of Thunder in "Splinter Cell: Deathwatch."

In Flanagan's "Carrie," Tommy is a calm, steady presence amidst the chaos of Carrie's life. When Sue succumbs to peer pressure, Tommy remains firm and supportive, acting as a grounding influence for his girlfriend. This portrayal is consistent with the source material and many previous adaptations, with minor variations. In an interview with ComicBookMovie, Oulette shed more light on Tommy and Carrie's relationship.

He explained that Tommy is like a big brother to Carrie, offering her protection and assistance when needed. Audiences can now enjoy the full eight-episode series on Prime Video, perfect for the spooky season.