{
  "id": 4237113,
  "title": "Zach Gilford On Whether He'll Appear In Carrie, Working With Mike Flanagan: 'I Learned So Much From Him'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/zach-gilford-on-whether-hell-appear-in-carrie-working-with-mike",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-29T17:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TVLine",
    "slug": "tvline",
    "url": "https://www.tvline.com/2245925/zach-gilford-not-appearing-mike-flanagan-prime-video-carrie/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Carrie is set to be released prior to Halloween, casting doubt on Zach Gilford's potential cameo appearances. The actor reveals to TVLine that he will not be a part of either the Carrie or The Exorcist: Martyrs projects. Gilford attributes his absence to his busy schedule rather than any decision by Flanagan. He has previously worked with Flanagan on Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, and The Fall of the House of Usher, praising the director's exceptional talent and loyalty to his collaborators. Gilford expresses excitement for Sam Sloyan's portrayal of Margaret White in Carrie and Matthew Lillard's performance as principal Henry Grayle. He also shares a humorous anecdote about falling asleep on the set of Midnight Mass, denying the claim from co-star Kate Siegel that he had indeed dozed off.",
  "summary": "Zach Gilford talks to TVLine about working with Mike Flanagan and whether he'll guest-star in the writer-director's upcoming Carrie series.",
  "key_points": [
    "Zach Gilford will not appear in Carrie or The Exorcist: Martyrs.",
    "He attributes his absence to a busy schedule.",
    "Gilford praises Mike Flanagan's talent and collaborative spirit."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}