Mike Flanagan’s Upcoming Stephen King Series Is Even Better Thanks To One Change

Fans of Mike Flanagan and Stephen King have something to celebrate: the writer/director is teaming up with a frequent collaborator for his next project. It’s an exciting time for King enthusiasts! Despite the box office disappointment of Glen Powell’s The Running Man remake, HBO Max has renewed the popular IT prequel, Welcome to Derry, for another season. Meanwhile, Flanagan is almost finished adapting King’s first published novel, promising another thrilling take on the author’s work.

Mike Flanagan’s new Prime Video series, Carrie, will be the third adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel about a shy, bullied teenager who gets revenge on her tormentors at the prom. King’s Carrie remains a popular book, and while the 1976 film directed by Brian De Palma is a classic, the 2013 remake wasn’t as well-received. That’s why fans are thrilled to hear that the 2026 miniseries will once again bring Flanagan together with frequent collaborator Kate Siegel.

Mike Flanagan’s Kate Siegel Projects Are Even Better Than His Solo Movies and Shows

Mike Flanagan’s latest film, Carrie, marks the tenth collaboration between Flanagan and his wife, Kate Siegel, since their work on the 2013 horror film Oculus. Following the success of Oculus, Siegel has appeared in many of Flanagan’s popular projects, including the Netflix series The Haunting of Hill House, The Haunting of Bly Manor, Midnight Mass, and The Fall of the House of Usher, as well as the films Ouija: Origin of Evil, Gerald’s Game, and The Life of Chuck. She also co-wrote the film Hush with him.

Danielle Siegel not only directed a segment for the 2024 horror anthology VHS: Beyond, written by Mike Flanagan, but she’s also returning for the upcoming Carrie miniseries – which is exciting given Flanagan’s consistently strong reviews. While Carrie has a high bar to clear considering the success of IT: Welcome to Derry, it’s worth remembering that Flanagan’s most critically acclaimed work is always made in collaboration with his wife.

Prime’s Carrie Blends Mike Flanagan Regulars With Exciting Newcomers

Mike Flanagan’s lowest-rated works include the 2014 fantasy horror film Before I Wake, the 2019 Shining sequel Doctor Sleep, and the 2022 series The Midnight Club. Interestingly, these are the only projects Flanagan has done since his 2013 film Oculus that didn’t involve Trevor Macy. Despite this, the cast of his recent series The Fall of the House of Usher (previously referred to as Carrie) is filled with talented actors, making it a show worth watching.

Mike Flanagan’s new series brings back several familiar actors, including Kate Siegel and Samantha Sloyan from Midnight Mass, as well as Rahul Kohli. Joining them are exciting new faces like Matthew Lillard, Amber Midthunder, and Heather Graham. This mix of returning favorites and fresh talent makes the upcoming Stephen King adaptation, based on Carrie, a highly anticipated event.

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2026-05-03 16:40