Plot Overview
The upcoming Prime Video miniseries Carrie reintroduces Stephen King’s iconic debut novel through a modern lens, blending supernatural horror with contemporary social pressures.
At the center of the story is Carrie White, a painfully shy teenager who has spent her entire life isolated under the suffocating control of her mother, Margaret White. After the sudden death of her father, Carrie is thrust into the chaotic world of public high school for the first time. There, she becomes the target of a viral bullying scandal that spreads across her community, fueled by the cruelty and speed of social media.
As Carrie struggles to adapt, she begins to uncover mysterious telekinetic abilities that intensify alongside her emotional turmoil. The series follows her journey through grief, adolescence, and escalating supernatural power — building toward a devastating confrontation that reshapes her world.
Cast
The series features a standout ensemble led by rising talent and familiar genre faces:
- Summer H. Howell as Carrie White — chosen from over 1,000 auditioning actors for the role.
- Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White — Carrie’s domineering, religious mother.
- Siena Agudong as Sue Snell — a remorseful student caught in the bullying scandal.
- Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen — the ringleader of the mean‑girl clique targeting Carrie.
- Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross — Sue’s kind‑hearted boyfriend who becomes entangled in Carrie’s story.
- Josie Totah as Tina Blake — a classmate swept up in the school’s social drama.
- Arthur Conti as Billy Nolan — a reckless teen whose choices escalate the conflict.
- Thalia Dudek as Emaline — another student in Carrie’s orbit.
- Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin — a teacher who witnesses Carrie’s struggles firsthand.
Carrie
- Director: Mike Flanagan
- Starring: Summer H. Howell, Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Thalia Dudek
- Genre: Mystery, Drama
Additional cast members, including Matthew Lillard, appear throughout the eight‑episode season, adding depth and tension to the unfolding drama.
Director & Creative Team
The series is helmed by Mike Flanagan, known for Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House, and multiple Stephen King adaptations. Flanagan serves as showrunner, writer, and director, bringing his signature blend of emotional storytelling and atmospheric horror to the project.
Stephen King himself joins the production as an executive producer, marking a rare direct involvement in an adaptation of his work.
The series is produced by Amazon MGM Studios, Intrepid Pictures, and Red Room Pictures, with cinematography by Michael Fimognari and music from The Newton Brothers, longtime collaborators in Flanagan’s filmography.
Film Company & Production Details
Carrie is an Amazon Prime Video original, developed as the first full television adaptation of King’s novel. Production took place in Vancouver, Canada, from June to October 2025.
Unlike previous film versions, this miniseries expands the narrative across eight episodes, allowing deeper exploration of Carrie’s emotional world, the social dynamics of her school, and the slow, unsettling rise of her telekinetic abilities.
The series also incorporates modern elements — such as viral bullying and digital cruelty — to ground the story in today’s cultural landscape while preserving the novel’s core themes of isolation, trauma, and explosive empowerment.
Release Date
Carrie premieres globally on October 7, 2026, exclusively on Prime Video. All eight episodes will drop simultaneously, giving viewers the option to binge the entire story in one sitting.
The series will also screen early at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival, offering fans a first look before its worldwide release.
