Stephen King’s Carrie to premiere as Prime Video series October 7

Stephen King’s 1974 debut novel Carrie is heading to television for the first time in an eight-episode adaptation premiering on October 7, nettavisen.no reported. Directed and written by Mike Flanagan, the series will debut globally on Prime Video across more than 240 countries and territories, according to cine.no.

Eight Episodes and a Global Launch on Prime Video

Prime Video has scheduled the entire eight-episode season to drop simultaneously on October 7. Filmmaker Mike Flanagan, known for his work on Doctor Sleep, serves as the series creator, writer, and director. According to cine.no, the project brings King’s foundational story to the small screen for the very first time since its publication over fifty years ago.

Summer H. Howell Takes on the Title Role of Carrie White

Actor Summer H. Howell stars as Carrie White, a shy and socially isolated teenager living under a strict religious regime imposed by her mother, Margaret. Howell’s prior genre credits include roles in Night of the Reaper and select Chucky films.nettavisen.no noted that Howell delivers a vulnerable and recognizable portrayal without turning the character into a pure victim, balancing naivety and intelligence as Carrie navigates a hostile school environment following her father’s death.

Samantha Sloyan and an Expanded Supporting Cast

Samantha Sloyan plays Margaret White, Carrie’s overprotective and religiously zealous mother. The broader cast features Siena Agudong, Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, and Thalia Dudek, rounding out the students and faculty at Carrie’s new public high school.

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Flanagan’s adaptation updates the narrative context by embedding modern technology and social dynamics into the high school setting.

October Premieres on Prime Video Alongside Carrie

The release of Carrie anchors a busy October lineup on Prime Video. Moviezine.no reported that the streaming service is also releasing the second season of The Terminal List starring Chris Pratt on October 21, which is based on Jack Carrs roman True Believer and takes the story to Africa, the Middle East, and Europe among other locations. Prime Video also releases the Norwegian wartime drama series Rinnan on October 30, and the romantic film Love of Your Life directed by Rachel Morrison on October 14, featuring Margaret Qualley as the nurse Maya who accidentally meets Charlie, played by Gabriel Basso, while shopping for a nightstand. Additional horror additions earlier in the month include Alien: Romulus on October 3, alongside the debut of Apocalipsis Z: Nuevo Mundo and the first season of the Rinnan series on October 30.

Frequently Asked Questions About the New Carrie Series

When and where can I watch the new Carrie series?

All eight episodes of the Mike Flanagan adaptation premiere globally on Prime Video on October 7, accessible in more than 240 countries and territories.

Who plays Carrie White and her mother Margaret?

Summer H. Howell stars as Carrie White, while Samantha Sloyan plays her strict and overprotective mother, Margaret White.

Is this the first time Carrie has been adapted as a television series?

Yes, while Stephen King’s 1974 novel has inspired several feature films—most notably Brian De Palma’s 1976 classic starring Sissy Spacek—this production marks the first time the story has been adapted into a television series.