Mike Flanagan’s Carrie series officially ordered the first video

The main video is officially immersing itself in the upper rooms soaked by blood Stephen King’S Carrie With a brand new series of eight episodes of the horror director Mike Flanagan.

This marks the fourth adaptation of Flanagan and if his past work (Game’s game, Sleep doctor) It is any indication, we are ready for something special that cuts in depth.

Flanagan will write the series, acts as a showrunner and selected direct episodes. As always, he joins the longtime creative partner Trevor Macywhich is on board as an executive producer.

The project was described as “a bold and timely reimagination” of the 1974 King debut novel, and the production begins this summer in Vancouver.

Vernon SandersThe head of television of the Amazon MGM Studios said in a note: “Carrie It is an iconic story that has resisted the test of time with continuous cultural relevance. With Mike Flanagan at the helm and the skilled team, including the executive producer Trevor Macy, this provocative series will certainly fascinate our global customers. “

Currently, Curse of chucky star Summer H. Howell It is in negotiations to assume the main role of Carrie White.

Carrie Centers on a painfully embarrassing teenager raised in isolation by the fanatically religious mother. After the unexpected death of his father, Carrie enters the public school for the first time in which bullying, emotional trauma and its strange telecinetic abilities collide horriblely.

This new interpretation joins a long series of adaptations with Brian de Palma1976 film, the 2002 TV version directed by David CarsonAND Kimberly Peirce ‘Remake S 2013. But with Flanagan driving the ship, it is sure to suppose that we are directed somewhere fresh and emotionally loaded.

No release date has yet been announced, but the production is preparing quickly, so wait more details soon.