The new adaptation ofCarriehas gotten an exciting update with a new behind-the-scenes image. Originally released in 1974,Carriewas Stephen King’s first published novel. The novel was adapted shortly after its release into the classic Brian De Palma horror movie of the same name.Carriehas since been reimagined as a TV movie in 2002 and another theatrical movie in 2013. Anew version ofCarrieis in the works from Mike Flanagan on Prime Video. Flanagan has worked on past King adaptations, includingGerald’s Game, Doctor Sleep,and thewell-reviewedThe Life of Chuck.
Now, in a new post on Instagram fromFlanagan, it has been announced thatCarriehas entered production. The image shows a clapperboard indicating that the series is now filming. Flanagan is shown as the director for the episode, which includes a rendering of the prom queen’s tiara. A costume is seen on the left side of the image, although it is unclear which character will wear it.
What This Means For Carrie
Flanagan Will Make Changes To The Source Material
Flanagan is currently the most prominent filmmaker adapting King’s workover the last decade. This has varied in accuracy to the source material, but has always maintained the spirit of the books.Gerald’s Gameincluded more characters interacting with Carla Gugino’s Jessie, as the novel is a primarily solitary experience.Doctor Sleepwas fairly faithful for the first two acts, until it changed act three to align with Stanley Kubrick’sTheShining.The Life of Chuckis very close to adapting the short storybeat-for-beat, subtracting only a few small moments and adding others for a cinematic experience.
The newest version ofCarrie will be played by Summer H. Howell(Spirit in the Blood), following in the footsteps of Sissy Spacek and Chloë Grace Moretz. The new adaptation will bringCarrieinto the modern age. This likely means the bullying Carrie endures will extend beyond just the schoolyard and enter the realm of social media and texting. Howell will be joined by otherFlanagan regulars inCarrie, including Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White and Matthew Lillard as Principal Gayle.
Our Take On Carrie Entering Production
The Themes Of Carrie Are Evergreen
Carrieis an interesting project for Flanagan, as up until this point, his King adaptations have never been translated before, with works that have often been considered unfilmable.Carrieis an undeniable classic in the horror film space, so the only way to approach it is to have a fresh take on the material. Given that the themes ofCarrieinvolve isolation and bullying, the story is still relevant today. With a strong filmography proving Flanagan understands King’s works,Carrieshould be a great watch.
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Carrie is an adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic novel of the same name, which tells the story of a bullied youth who develops supernatural abilities. Unlike previous adaptations of the work, this version—helmed by Mike Flanagan—will be a series instead of a feature film.
