Key takeaways
- Carrie, the first ever series adaptation of Stephen King's iconic novel, comes to Prime Video this fall.
- Mike Flanagan (Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House) serves as showrunner, writer, and director.
- Summer Howell leads the cast, selected from more than 1,000 actors who read for the role.
Based on Stephen King’s iconic debut novel, Carrie is a bold, timely, and surprising reinvention of this classic coming‑of‑age story, adapted for television for the first time by visionary showrunner Mike Flanagan.
Here’s everything you need to know about the first ever series adaptation of Carrie, coming to Prime Video this fall.
What is ‘Carrie’ about?
Misfit high‑schooler Carrie White has spent her life hidden away inside the walls of her home with her fiercely protective mother, Margaret.
After her father’s sudden, untimely death thrusts her into the unforgiving ecosystem of public high school, Carrie is forced to navigate a viral bullying scandal that tears through her community, the relentless pressure and casual cruelty of the social‑media age, and the awakening of mysterious telekinetic powers that rise alongside her adolescence.
Told over eight propulsive episodes, the series expands King’s cultural landmark, deepening its characters and tensions. It follows the small, everyday choices that build toward a single, shattering night, in a gripping, deeply human story about kindness versus cruelty and whether we’re witnessing the making of a hero, a monster, or something far more complicated.
Who is in the ‘Carrie’ cast?
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Leading the cast of Carrie is Summer Howell (Curse of Chucky) as Carrie White, who was cast in the legendary titular role following an extensive search that saw more than 1,000 actors read for the part.
She is joined by an ensemble of series regulars that includes:
- Samantha Sloyan (The Pitt) as Margaret White
- Siena Agudong (Resident Evil) as Sue Snell
- Alison Thornton (Fire Country) as Chris Hargensen
- Joel Oulette (My Life with the Walter Boys) as Tommy Ross
- Josie Tota (The Buccaneers) as Tina
- Arthur Conti (Beetlejuice Beetlejuice) as Billy
- Thalia Dudek (The Running Man) as Emaline
- Amber Midthunder (Prey) as Miss Desjardin
- Matthew Lillard (Scream) as Principal Grayle
Who made ‘Carrie’?
Carrie is written and executive produced by showrunner Mike Flanagan (Midnight Mass, Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House), who also directs four episodes. King also serves as an executive producer. The series is an Amazon MGM Studios production.
King’s debut novel Carrie was published in 1974, launching a career which has seen his books sell more than 350 million copies worldwide. The novel spent 14 weeks on The New York Times bestseller list and has been translated into more than 35 languages.
Brian De Palma’s 1976 film adaptation, an Academy Award–nominated feature, cemented the story’s cultural impact. This year marks the film’s 50th anniversary.
How to watch 'Carrie' on Prime Video
Carrie will premiere exclusively on Prime Video this fall in over 240 countries and territories worldwide. An exact release date has not yet been announced.
Prime Video is included with an Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 monthly or $139 annually in the U.S. Discounted memberships are also available for young adults and qualifying government assistance recipients at 50% off.
Check your local Amazon website for information on Prime membership pricing in your region.
What else is on Prime Video?
There are plenty of other suspenseful shows available to watch on Prime Video including The Night Manager, The Man in the High Castle, and Cross.
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Next, find out more about Spaceballs: The New One, a sequel to the iconic 1987 sci-fi parody from Mel Brooks coming soon from Amazon MGM Studios.
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