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Summer H. Howell Wins Carrie Role
Summer H. Howell beats 1,400 contenders for Prime Video's Carrie White in Stephen King remake.
In brief
Summer H. Howell beats 1,400 contenders for Prime Video's Carrie White in Stephen King remake. Summer H. Howell won the role of Carrie White in Prime Video's updated Carrie series over 1,400 other candidates. Originally reported by Nationalpost.
Summer H. Howell Wins Role
Summer H. Howell beat 1,400 other candidates to win the role of Carrie White in Prime Video's updated Carrie series.
Howell's Background
Howell lives with her family in St. Andrews, north of Winnipeg, and has experience in horror projects like Sundown.
Flanagan's Choice
Mike Flanagan said Howell brought earnestness and empathy that defined the character, winning over 1,400 candidates.
Carrie's Family Dynamic
Howell's Carrie has a loving relationship with her mother Margaret, contrasting past portrayals of religious fanaticism.
Howell's Perspective
Howell says her Carrie is different because she has a family built on love, not religious conflict.
What Happens Next
Howell's Sundown will stream on Shudder after premiering at Beyond Fest in Los Angeles.
What matters most
Summer H. Howell won the role of Carrie White in Prime Video's updated Carrie series over 1,400 other candidates.
