‘Carrie’ TV series first look reveals Mike Flanagan’s modern twist (exclusive)
Prime Video has released the first look at Mike Flanagan's modern television adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie'.
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The brief
Prime Video is producing a TV series based on the Stephen King classic 'Carrie', directed by Mike Flanagan. Early coverage describes the project as a modern twist on the original story.
Industry outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Entertainment Weekly have published first-look images from the production. TVLine notes the series introduces a new "Scream Queen." Further details regarding the specific nature of the modern updates and casting remain a primary point of interest as the production progresses.
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Quick answers
Who is directing the 'Carrie' series?
Mike Flanagan is directing the adaptation.
Which platform is releasing the series?
The series is being released by Prime Video.
What is the source material for the show?
The series is based on the Stephen King classic 'Carrie'.
Coverage (12)
- Stephen King's "Terrifying" Book 'Carrie' is Finally Becoming a TV Show. Here's Your First Look. Yahoo · 8h ago
- How Gay Will Mike Flanagan’s “Carrie” Be? At Least a Little Bit Autostraddle · 8h ago
- 'Carrie' photos introduce Summer Howell as horror icon upi.com · 8h ago
- The Newton Brothers Scoring Prime Video’s ‘Carrie’ TV Series Film Music Reporter · 8h ago
- Our First Look at Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Contains Zero Pig’s Blood Gizmodo · 8h ago
- ‘Carrie’ First-Look Images Tease Mike Flanagan’s Prime Video Series Deadline · 8h ago
- ‘Carrie’ TV Show’s Prom Scene Will Be ‘Completely Different,’ Says Mike Flanagan People.com · 9h ago
- Carrie First Look: A New Scream Queen Is Born In Mike Flanagan's Latest Stephen King Adaptation TVLine · 10h ago
- Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Series: What to Know About the Stephen King Adaptation Yahoo · 10h ago
- Prime Video Releases First Look at Mike Flanagan’s ‘Carrie’ Series The Hollywood Reporter · 10h ago
- ‘Carrie’ TV Series: First-Look Images From Mike Flanagan’s Take on Stephen King Classic Variety · 10h ago
- ‘Carrie’ TV series first look reveals Mike Flanagan’s modern twist (exclusive) Entertainment Weekly · 10h ago
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