Stephen King's seminal 1974 horror novel, "Carrie," is receiving a modern update in an upcoming eight-episode miniseries set to premiere on Prime Video in October. Directed by Mike Flanagan, known for his work on "Midnight Mass" and "Doctor Sleep," this new adaptation places Carrie White in contemporary America.

<![CDATA[https://static0.polygonimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/carrie_press_site_2_3000.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=3000&h=2000&dpr=2 "Carrie White"]] The series will explore the challenges Carrie White, played by Summer H. Howell, faces not only within the social hierarchy of her high school but also through the lens of social media. While Carrie's upbringing and naivete remain central to her character, mirroring the original novel and previous adaptations, the new series introduces the element of cyberbullying. Her tormentors find new avenues to shame her in this digital era, a stark contrast to the bullying tactics present in earlier versions of the story. The trailer for the series features the iconic locker room scene, but with a significant update: students are seen recording the event on their phones. This act escalates into the creation of an Instagram account dedicated to further harassing Carrie, highlighting the pervasive nature of online cruelty. The cast includes series regulars Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White, Siena Agudong as Sue Snell, Amber Midthunder as Miss Desjardin, Alison Thornton as Chris Hargensen, Joel Oulette as Tommy Ross, Josie Totah as Tina, Arthur Conti as Billy, Thalia Dudek as Emaline, and Matthew Lillard as Principal Grayle. Guest stars such as Michael Trucco, Crystal Balint, Kate Siegel, Rahul Kohli, Tim Bagley, and Heather Graham will also appear. <![CDATA[https://static0.polygonimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/carrie_s1_ut_250708_falrob_00486rc_f_3000.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=3000&h=2000&dpr=2 "A tense scene from the Carrie miniseries."]] This marks Mike Flanagan's latest foray into adapting Stephen King's work. Given that "Carrie" was King's debut novel and remains one of his most recognized pieces, expectations for this adaptation are particularly high. The 1976 film directed by Brian De Palma, starring Sissy Spacek, is often considered the definitive screen adaptation, setting a significant benchmark. <![CDATA[https://static0.polygonimages.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/carrie_press_site_4_3000.jpg?q=49&fit=contain&w=3000&h=2000&dpr=2 "Margaret White and Carrie White."]] Flanagan's "Carrie" miniseries is scheduled to release all eight episodes on October 7.