Mike Flanagan’s Next Stephen King Adaptation Gets A Surprising Update

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Key Takeaways

  • Mike Flanagan’s TV adaptation of Stephen King’s Carrie is further along than fans thought.
  • Carrie’s development is in its early stages with no script or cast confirmed yet.
  • In addition to Carrie, Flanagan is working on producing Epilogue, a zombie film, while fans eagerly await The Exorcist to hit theaters in 2026.

As a seasoned horror enthusiast with a soft spot for adaptations of Stephen King’s works, I find myself both thrilled and cautiously optimistic about Mike Flanagan’s upcoming TV series for Carrie. With his impressive track record, I have no doubt that he will breathe new life into this classic tale, but the anticipation is palpable.

Renowned director Mike Flanagan recently gave an intriguing and enlightening update about the progress of his television adaptation of Stephen King’s novel, “Carrie.” With a multitude of adaptations underway, such as “The Dark Tower,” the upcoming release of “The Life of Chuck,” and the unnamed “Exorcist” film, Flanagan is undoubtedly one of the most active filmmakers in the industry. Nevertheless, the highly anticipated adaptation of King’s 1974 classic novel, “Carrie,” has been eagerly awaited by many horror enthusiasts.

Originally published in 1974, “Carrie” was Stephen King’s debut novel, although he had written four unpublished works prior to this. In the style of Hollywood, the book was later adapted into a movie in 1976, with Sissy Spacek portraying the role of an awkward teenager possessing extraordinary psychic abilities. However, her powers come with a sinister twist – when she becomes enraged, she can unleash potent telekinetic force, often targeting her tormentors at school. A second film adaptation of “Carrie” was released in 2013, featuring Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore; however, it did not receive lasting acclaim, earning a modest rating of 51% on Rotten Tomatoes.

Carrie’s Development Is Much Further Along Than Most Fans Thought

In response to a fan’s question about another Haunting Of series like Bly Manor, Mike Flanagan shared that he had completed that phase of his career and would be focusing all his creative energy on his new Amazon TV series, Carrie. He further hinted that the development of Carrie was more advanced than people thought, stating, “We’ve been in the writers’ room for six weeks now!

Despite Carrie being at an early stage of development, there’s no completed script yet and the cast hasn’t been finalized. Like any project finding its footing, the development process may take time before it becomes a reality. However, as reported by Flanagan, things are moving smoothly, with over a month’s worth of work already put into it in some form. Previously, Flanagan has mentioned that he’s been wrong about revealing casting choices for upcoming projects, so we might not learn who will be starring in the TV series soon.

Flanagan is not only busy with his existing tasks but also working on the zombie film titled “Epilogue“, where his spouse, Kate Siegel, and David Dastmalchian are involved. This movie portrays a story set a year after a global zombie outbreak, following a couple as they embark on a risky quest to find a cure for their infected child. While the release date of “Carrie” is yet to be announced, fans can anticipate the screening of “The Exorcist” in theaters starting March 13th, 2026.

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2024-11-22 22:23