Matthew Lillard in talks to join the Carrie series of Mike Flanagan on Amazon

Matthew Lillard The horror series is keeping alive. Fresh roles in Daredevil: born again and Amazon MGM’s action thriller ThroughAND Five nights from Freddy’s It is now in negotiations to join the next Carrie series from Mike Flanagan.

There is still no word on who can play Lillard, but his involvement brings him back to Flanagan, who directed him in another adaptation of Stephen King with Chuck’s life. That film, which also reads Tom Hiddleston AND Mark HamillIt is a film scheduled for the culminating point that has earned the People’s Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival of 2024 and will arrive in the cinemas on June 6.

Flanagan Carrie The 1974 Stephen King debut novel with a series of eight episodes that dives into the history of Carrie White, a shy girl with telecinetic powers, who deals with relentless bullying at school and the psychological torment of her religious fanatic mother, will

Summer H. Howell it is destined to act as Carrie, with Siena Agudong interpreting his notorious classmate and antagonist, his Snell.

Flanaganm known for Midnight mass, The fall of the house of the usherAND The pursuit of Hill HouseHe will write, executive products and direct episodes selected. His longtime manufacturer partner Trevor Macy It is also on board and Amazon MGM Studios is supporting the project.

This Carrie Marks the last adaptation of the screen following four films, the best known is Brian de PalmaThe 1976 version starring Sissy Spacek. Flanagan’s socket promises a new approach, with his mix of psychological horror and emotional narration.

Lillard’s program is also not slowing down. In addition to returning to the Marvel fold with Daredevil: born againHe is also ready to resume his role Scream 7 and will return for the Five nights from Freddy’s Sequel of Blumhouse and Universal.

Source: deadline