When it became known that would be taking charge as the showrunner for a fresh TV rendition of Stephen King’s novel ““, a common query emerged among viewers. The curiosity was – why? Given that the story had already been filmed as a movie in 1976, featuring Sissy Spacek and John Travolta, and had subsequent remakes, sequels, and TV miniseries, it left many wondering what could possibly warrant another retelling of the same tale. Interestingly enough, even the lead actor shared this curiosity about the necessity of this new adaptation.
Actor Tyler Lillard, recognized for his parts in “Scream,” “Scooby-Doo,” and “Five Nights at Freddy’s,” steps into the role of Principal Grayle, head of the school where King’s troubled teenager is enrolled. In an interview with The Kingcast, Lillard spoke about his upcoming project and why director Flanagan is revisiting Carrie’s story. He also clarified that this new adaptation will not follow in the footsteps of a well-known Alfred Hitchcock remake.
I went through all eight episodes, but they didn’t actually occur. You don’t get to consume everything at once, but it’s all there in writing. I believe that Mike has skillfully recreated the essence of what Steve originally wrote for Carrie and modernized it to appeal to today’s youth.
It seems unlikely that he took action if not for Mike’s precise explanation of who Carrie really is, and there’s no need to revisit Carrie at this point. Essentially, Mike has figured out what’s important about the situation now. As for remaking Psycho shot-for-shot…why bother? Just watch the classic version instead.
As a die-hard cinema enthusiast, let me share some insights: If you’re not in the know, the film that Lillard alludes to is actually a modern reimagining of Alfred Hitchcock’s timeless suspense masterpiece, famously known for its shot-for-shot remake of Psycho. However, this version didn’t bother to innovate or reimagine the original plotline in any way.
Carrie’s Story Would Have Changed a Lot If Written Now
When Stephen King penned Carrie White’s tale, a socially isolated girl under her oppressive and religious mother’s thumb, who faced torment from school bullies, the world was quite unlike today. In King’s initial writings, children could find solace by retreating to their bedrooms, momentarily escaping bullies until tomorrow. However, with the advent of social media and technology, bullying has evolved into a more sinister and persistent form that is challenging to evade.
As a movie buff, I can’t help but speculate that Mike Flanagan might be modernizing the classic story of “Carrie” from its 70s origins. Given his knack for adapting Stephen King’s works in a way that resonates with contemporary audiences – even finding a unique balance between King’s criticisms of Stanley Kubrick’s “The Shining” and his own adaptation of the sequel novel, “Doctor Sleep” – it’s not hard to imagine Flanagan delivering a fresh take on “Carrie” that feels both timely and original.
In the upcoming series, Summer Howell (from “Cult of Chucky”) takes on the lead role, with Samantha Sloyan from “The Pitt” starring as Margaret White, Carrie’s mother character. The ensemble cast also includes Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Siena Agudong, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Joel Oulette, and Matthew Lillard.
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2025-06-05 17:03