October 21st 2024.
The beloved horror classic, Carrie, is getting a fresh makeover once again, but this time it's heading to the small screen. The original film, based on Stephen King's renowned novel, first hit theaters in 1976 and starred Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie. It told the chilling tale of Carrie White, a high school student who endures relentless bullying from her peers and abuse from her mother at home. But things take a sinister turn when Carrie discovers she has telekinetic powers and uses them to seek revenge on those who have wronged her, ultimately leading to a prom night that will go down in infamy.
Fast forward almost 50 years later, and Mike Flanagan is taking the helm to develop a new TV series based on King's novel for Amazon Prime. According to reports, Flanagan will not only be adapting the story but also serving as executive producer alongside Trevor Macy, his partner at Intrepid Pictures. The studio has described this project as a "bold and timely reimagining" of the original story, and fans are eagerly awaiting its premiere.
It's unclear when the series will make its debut or who will take on the iconic role of Carrie, but this isn't the first time Flanagan has tackled King's work. He previously worked on "The Life of Chuck" and wrote the screenplay for "Doctor Sleep," a sequel to "The Shining." Interestingly, King himself recently praised "Doctor Sleep" on Twitter, calling it an "amazing movie."
The role of Carrie has been brought to life by several actresses over the years, with Sissy Spacek's performance in the 1976 film being widely regarded as the definitive portrayal. In 2013, Chloe Grace Moretz took on the character in a remake, joined by a star-studded cast including Julianne Moore, Judy Greer, and Ansel Elgort. However, the film failed to impress critics and viewers, who deemed it "pointless," "flat," and "uninspired."
But Moretz, who was tasked with stepping into Spacek's shoes, did her best to make the character her own. In an interview with MTV News, she shared that she tried to focus on the emotional core of the story and not let external factors affect her performance. "It's a beautiful acting piece between a mother and a daughter," she said. "It has the really cool aspects of telekinesis. That's how I judge it and that's how I look at it as an actress."
Despite some previous attempts at reviving the story not being well-received, fans are hopeful that Flanagan's adaptation will do justice to King's novel and bring a fresh perspective to the beloved story. We can't wait to see what he has in store for us. Do you have any thoughts on the upcoming Carrie series? Let us know in the comments below! And if you have any celebrity stories, videos, or pictures, drop us a line at our Submit Stuff page - we'd love to hear from you.
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