For horror fans who’ve been eagerly following the news, the announcement of a new Carrie series heading to Prime Video, with Mike Flanagan at the helm, has been a thrilling development for a while now. But today, Summer H. Howell just cranked up the excitement another notch with a fantastically gruesome behind-the-scenes glimpse shared on her Instagram story!
Summer’s post features a classic set chair emblazoned with “SUMMER H. HOWELL,” but it’s the unmistakable splatters of bright red, blood-like stains across both the back and seat that immediately grab your attention. Paired with the clear “#CARRIE” hashtag, this isn’t just a confirmation; it’s a deliciously macabre visual that sets the perfect tone for what’s to come from Flanagan’s vision.
As many of you already know, this new adaptation for Prime Video will revisit Stephen King’s iconic tale of Carrie White, a bullied high school girl who unleashes telekinetic terror after a famously horrific prom night. The story, first brought to life so memorably by Brian De Palma in his 1976 film and later in various other adaptations, continues to resonate with its themes of social isolation, revenge, and supernatural power.
Mike Flanagan, renowned for his masterful adaptations of Stephen King’s Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep, as well as critically acclaimed series like The Haunting of Hill House, is the creative force behind this new eight-episode series. He is serving as showrunner, writer, and executive producer, and will also direct several episodes. His involvement has been a major reason for the anticipation surrounding this project, as he consistently delivers intelligent and emotionally resonant horror.
While details about the specific plot points or the overall approach of this new series have been somewhat guarded since the initial announcement, Summer’s post offers a direct, visceral connection to the production. The “blood” on her chair is a brilliant, thematic Easter egg, hinting at the intensity and potential gore that fans of the original story (and its more visceral adaptations) will undoubtedly appreciate.
The presence of Summer’s name on a set chair, especially given the casting news that she will be playing Carrie White herself, is an incredibly exciting revelation. It’s an exciting sign that the series is actively in production and moving forward.
We’ve been buzzing about this Carrie series since it was first confirmed, and Summer H. Howell’s latest Instagram story is a thrilling visual confirmation of what’s happening on set, spearheaded by the talented Mike Flanagan. It definitely fuels our anticipation for more updates and, of course, the eventual premiere on Prime Video.
Stay tuned to Trevor Decker News for all the latest as we get closer to seeing this new take on Carrie come to life!
