Hereditary Star Milly Shapiro Set to Haunt as Carrie in Flanagan’s Amazon Series?

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Summary

  • Mike Flanagan’s adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie might star Milly Shapiro as lead.
  • Flanagan’s Carrie TV series is already in full development for an eight-episode Amazon series.
  • Although no release date has been announced, fans can anticipate The Life of Chuck in 2025 and The Exorcist in 2026.

Without a doubt, one of the most active directors in the industry today is Mike Flanagan. His television interpretation of Stephen King’s horror novel “Carrie” has generated some buzz, with whispers that Amazon Prime Video series has secured its main actress to portray Carrie White. Known for movies like “Doctor Sleep”, “Gerald’s Game”, and “Hush”, Flanagan also has several other adaptations in the pipeline. These include “The Dark Tower”, which is still in development, “The Life of Chuck” set for release soon, and an unnamed “Exorcist” movie.

In this retelling, the 1974 movie titled “Carrie” showcases Sissy Spacek in the lead role, with Brian De Palma as its director. This film chronicles the life of Carrie White, a high school outcast who endures torment from her classmates. Her home life is equally bleak due to her mother’s erratic religious beliefs, which cause her to believe that Carrie is possessed by the devil because of her telekinetic and psychic abilities. However, Carrie eventually reaches a breaking point, revealing her hidden powers, particularly against her tormentors at school and her controlling mother. A more recent adaptation of “Carrie” emerged in 2013, featuring Chloë Grace Moretz as the protagonist and Julianne Moore as Margaret White, but unfortunately, it failed to replicate the original film’s exceptional acting and storyline, receiving a mediocre rating of 51% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Hereditary Star Milly Shapiro Rumored To Play Carrie in Mike Flanagan’s Adaptation

Based on reports from Daniel Richtman (as per CinemaBlend), there are rumors suggesting that Milly Shapiro, known for her role in Hereditary, may be taking the lead in Mike Flanagan’s Carrie TV series. Additionally, it has been mentioned by Richtman that Samantha Sloyan, an actress who has previously appeared in shows like Hush, The Haunting of Hill House, Midnight Mass, The Midnight Club, The Fall of the House of Usher, and The Life of Chuck, is set to co-star with Shapiro. Sloyan is expected to portray Margaret White, Carrie’s religious mother in the series.

Towards the end of last year, fans of horror were thrilled to learn that Flanagan’s TV adaptation of Carrie was progressing faster than anticipated. During conversations on BlueSky, the director shared that they had been working in the writers’ room for six weeks, indicating that production on the eight-episode Amazon series was moving at a rapid pace. Although a script for the show and casting decisions were yet to be finalized at that time, Flanagan had hinted earlier that he tends to unveil his cast choices prematurely, so fans might not learn who else will join the TV series until he’s ready. However, if the rumors are correct, it’s encouraging news that Carrie may already have found its leading actress in Shapiro.

Although we may have to wait a while for news about Carrie’s release date, movie enthusiasts can eagerly anticipate the premiere of The Life of Chuck on August 22, 2025, and Flanagan’s The Exorcist hitting theaters on Friday, March 13th, 2026.

Source: CinemaBlend

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2025-04-02 12:44