Carrie Remake to Adapt More of Stephen King's Novel, Matthew Lillard Teases

The new Carrie series from Mike Flanagan will explore more of the book's rich tapestry, says actor Matthew Lillard.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

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Iconic horror author Stephen King's novel Carrie is being remade yet again, this time as an eight-episode miniseries for Prime Video by acclaimed horror director Mike Flanagan. Actor Matthew Lillard, who stars in the series, revealed that Flanagan's adaptation will delve deeper into the book's storylines that were missing from the previous 1976 film adaptation directed by Brian De Palma.

Why it matters

The 1976 film adaptation of Carrie, while critically acclaimed, only covered a portion of the dense and rich narrative in King's original novel. Flanagan's new series aims to explore more of the book's themes and characters, providing a fresh take on the classic horror story for modern audiences.

The details

Lillard confirmed that production on the new Carrie series has wrapped, and that Flanagan has incorporated elements from the book that were missing from the De Palma film, as well as drawn inspiration from real-life examples of bullying in America today. The series will explore the story from the perspectives of Carrie's mother, the high school faculty, and the students, with a focus on building fully realized characters.

  • The new Carrie series wrapped production in Vancouver just before Christmas 2025.
  • The series is expected to premiere on Prime Video around October 2026, though an exact release date has not yet been announced.

The players

Mike Flanagan

The acclaimed horror series creator who is directing and producing the new Carrie adaptation for Prime Video.

Matthew Lillard

The actor who stars in the new Carrie series as the high school principal, Grayle.

Summer H. Howell

The actress who plays the title role of Carrie White in the new Prime Video series.

Samantha Sloyan

The actress who plays the iconic role of Carrie's mother, Margaret White, in the new adaptation.

Stephen King

The renowned horror author whose 1974 novel Carrie is being adapted for the new Prime Video series.

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What they’re saying

“We finished the six-month shoot in Vancouver just before Christmas. It was awesome. So much fun.”

— Matthew Lillard, Actor (ScreenRant)

“Mike [Flanagan] went back, pulled out other elements from the book, then took real-life examples of what's happening with bullying in America and applied them to this new adaptation. He's literally ripping things from the headlines and applying them to modern day so that people can relate to what Carrie's going through.”

— Matthew Lillard, Actor (ScreenRant)

“For me, being in Mike Flanagan's world is one of the best things that ever happened in my career. Just being amongst those people, they become friends. And that has been just an unbelievable experience.”

— Matthew Lillard, Actor (ScreenRant)

What’s next

The new Carrie series is expected to premiere on Prime Video around October 2026, though an exact release date has not yet been announced.

The takeaway

Flanagan's new adaptation of Carrie promises to delve deeper into the rich narrative of Stephen King's classic novel, exploring themes of bullying, isolation, and the power of telekinesis through multiple perspectives. By incorporating real-world examples of bullying, the series aims to make Carrie's story resonate with modern audiences in a fresh and compelling way.