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‘Carrie’ TV series first look reveals Mike Flanagan’s modern twist (exclusive)

Prime Video has released the first look at Mike Flanagan's modern television adaptation of Stephen King's 'Carrie'.

By · Published July 13, 2026 at 17:28 UTC · Updated July 16, 2026 at 05:27 UTC

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  4. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 12.
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📍 The outcome

Prime Video released first-look images and cast details for Mike Flanagan's adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie. The series will feature Summer Howell and a score by The Newton Brothers.

The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.

Epilogue added 46d ago, after coverage quieted.

Answered

Who is directing the 'Carrie' series?

Mike Flanagan is directing the adaptation.

Which platform is releasing the series?

The series is being released by Prime Video.

What is the source material for the show?

The series is based on the Stephen King classic 'Carrie'.

Where it stands

Prime Video is producing a TV series based on the Stephen King classic 'Carrie', directed by Mike Flanagan. Early coverage describes the project as a modern twist on the original story.

Industry outlets including Variety, The Hollywood Reporter, and Entertainment Weekly have published first-look images from the production. TVLine notes the series introduces a new "Scream Queen." Further details regarding the specific nature of the modern updates and casting remain a primary point of interest as the production progresses.

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