A new version of Stephen King’s seminal horror novel, Carrie, is reportedly being developed as a mini-series for FX by MGM Television.
The news was first broken by Collider.
It says sources have revealed, “telekinetic teen Carrie White will likely be played by either a trans performer or an actress of color rather than a cis white woman, as in past adaptations.” However, neither FX or MGM Television responded to requests for comment.
Both Variety and Deadline have since run stories about the new adaptation, but neither have mentioned any casting details. Hollywood Reporter says the project is in “extremely early development,” and no writer has yet been attached.
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Stephen King’s first novel was first published in 1974 and met with instant success. It was turned into a movie by director Brian De Palma in 1976 starring Sissy Spacek in the title role and Piper Laurie as her Bible-thumping mother.
A remake in 2013 featured Chloë Grace Moretz and Julianne Moore. A sequel to the original movie also appeared in 1999 and a short-lived, infamous musical premiered in 1988. There was also a 2002 TV adaptation.
Given the number of times that Carrie has graced screens before, rumors that elements of the story might be tweaked do not seem so far-fetched, even if changes to the lead character are likely to upset some purists of the original novel.
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For anyone unfamiliar with the original story, it’s about a 16-year-old girl who is relentlessly bullied at her school. However, on her prom night, her possession of supernatural powers enables her to exact revenge on those who tormented her.
Stephen King is one of the US’s most successful living authors. Many of his books and short stories have been adapted for the screen. Most recently, these included Doctor Sleep, starring Ewan MacGregor, and HBO’s adaptation of The Outsider, which the author himself took to Twitter to praise this week.
HBO’s adaptation of THE OUTSIDER blew my mind. It’s the perfect winter’s tale. Next month. Be there.
— Stephen King (@StephenKing) December 22, 2019
socaliscorpio
Carrie should be played by Hunter Schaefer from Euphoria . She would be BEYOND PERFECT
chi eg
Literally the first name that came to my mind. Hunter would be incredible.
rustyiam
Why not cast based on the best audition? Oh wait that would send the woke crowd into a nuclear meltdown!
mr guy
The shower scene was made for the Jessica Yanivs
NateOcean
I’m still waiting for…
Carrie: The Broadway Musical!
Carrie: The Animated Series
Carrie: The Next Generation
jayceecook
You missed the boat for the musical in 1988.
“Originally premiering in England in 1988, Carrie came to Broadway the same year, and closed after 16 previews and 5 performances. Because of the passionate response from both its critics and its fans, the show is considered one of the most notable flops in Broadway musical history; a 1991 book written by Ken Mandelbaum, which chronicled the history of flop Broadway musicals, was partially titled Not Since Carrie.”