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- Amazon is developing an eight-episode series based on Stephen King's debut novel Carrie, created and partly directed by Mike Flanagan.
- This project follows multiple prior adaptations and emerged after the show received a greenlight in April 2024 and a writers room formed last fall.
- Summer H. Howell and Siena Agudong will star as Carrie White and Sue Snell, while Matthew Lillard is reportedly in talks to join, reuniting with Flanagan.
- The show reimagines Carrie White, a bullied teen with telekinetic powers facing abuse and religious fanaticism, with Flanagan expanding themes of isolation and adolescent angst.
- If confirmed, Lillard's involvement would add to his recent horror roles, while the series aims to offer a fresh take on King's story for Amazon viewers.
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Matthew Lillard in Talks to Join ‘Carrie’ Prime Video Series | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip
It looks Matthew Lillard has an exciting new role in the works! On Thursday (May 1), Deadline reported that the 55-year-old actor, best known for his roles in Scream and the Scooby-Doo movies, is in talks to join the cast of Prime Video‘s upcoming TV series adaption of Stephen King‘s iconic debut novel Carrie. Keep reading to find out more…As of right now, it’s unclear what role Matthew would play in the series. The project would reunite Matthew…
Matthew Lillard set for Mike Flanagan's Carrie adaptation
Read the original post on Flickering Myth here: Matthew Lillard set for Mike Flanagan’s Carrie adaptation Matthew Lillard knows some of his brightest work comes from the horror genre, and he’s now joining one of the most anticipated upcoming horror series. Per Deadline, the actor is in talks to join Carrie, Mike Flanagan’s new series, which sees him adapt another Stephen King work. The nature of Lillard’s role in the project […] Read the origina…
Matthew Lillard In Talks To Join Mike Flanagan’s New Carrie Adaptation
Two people we love to see, Matthew Lillard (SLC Punk) and Mike Flanagan (The Haunting of Hill House) may be coming together once again to bring life to a new version of Stephen King’s Carrie. The ink hasn’t dried on the deal but a recent report from Deadline states that Lillard is currently discussing plans […]
Matthew Lillard could star in 'Carrie the Stranger' adaptation, says website
After being cast in the 2nd season of “Daredevil: Reborn” and ensuring his return to “Scream 7”, actor Matthew Lillard can star in the new adaptation of “Carrie the Stranger”. The information was released by the website Deadline, which stated that there are still no details about his character in the new version of the Stephen King classic. In addition to the actor, actresses Summer H. Howell and Siena Agudong are already confirmed in the projec…
Carrie Casts Matthew Lillard for Prime Video Series
Carrie adds beloved horror actor Matthew Lillard to the cast. Deadline reports that the Scream star is set to board another massive franchise in the same genre. Lillard has been busy as of late. He’s in Cross over at MGM and will play a role in Daredevil: Born Again season 2. It’s been a groundswell moment for horror fans as the genre has an extended moment in the center of the universe with Sinners. The Carrie series already carries a bunch of …
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