Prime Video might have discovered the lead of one other female-led sequence adaptation of a basic MGM film title. Summer season H. Howell (Hunter Hunter) is in negotiations to play the title position in Carrie, the streamer’s upcoming supernatural horror drama sequence from horror grasp Mike Flanagan based mostly on Stephen King’s novel, Deadline has confirmed. If the talks result in a deal, it is going to make the younger actress’ first TV sequence.
Carrie is described as a reimagining of the story of misfit high-schooler Carrie White, who has spent her life in seclusion together with her domineering mom. After her father’s sudden demise, Carrie finds herself contending with the challenges of attending highschool, a bullying scandal and the emergence of mysterious telekinetic powers.
Flanagan is writer-director. He government produces with Trevor Macy. Filming is anticipated to start in Could in Vancouver.
Within the 1976 Brian De Palma film, Carrie was portrayed by Sissy Spacek who earned an Oscar nomination for her efficiency. Within the 2013 remake, the position was performed by Chloë Grace Moretz
Howell began her appearing profession on the age of 8 with a job in one other horror basic title, Curse of Chucky. Her credit additionally embody the movies Clouds and Hunter Hunter.
Prime Video additionally lately forged newcomer Lexi Minetree as Elle in its Legally Blonde prequel sequence and has been negotiating with Sophie Turner for the lead in Tomb Raider.
Howell‘s Carrie negotiations have been first reported by Selection.
