From ScreenRant · Adam Holmes · · 1m 50s
Mike Flanagan on Carrie's Strangeness
Mike Flanagan explains how his Carrie miniseries draws parallels to Stranger Things' Eleven.
In brief
Mike Flanagan explains how his Carrie miniseries draws parallels to Stranger Things' Eleven. Mike Flanagan says his Carrie adaptation considers similarities to Stranger Things' Eleven despite different power origins. Originally reported by ScreenRant.
Mike Flanagan addresses Carrie's parallels
Mike Flanagan opened up about similarities between his Carrie miniseries protagonist and Stranger Things' Eleven.
Carrie's origins
Published in 1974, Carrie remains one of Stephen King's most popular books with multiple adaptations.
Carrie's adaptations
The 1976 film starring Sissy Spacek and directed by Brian De Palma was the first adaptation.
Flanagan's Carrie miniseries
Summer H. Howell plays Carrie White in Prime Video's Carrie miniseries.
Flanagan's perspective
Flanagan acknowledged Millie Bobby Brown's Eleven was considered during Carrie's development.
Carrie and Eleven comparisons
Flanagan said Carrie White is 'one of the most influential and iconic characters out there'.
Power origins
Stranger Things' Eleven has scientific powers while Carrie White has supernatural ones.
Flanagan's filmography
Flanagan previously directed Gerald's Game, Doctor Sleep, and The Life of Chuck.
Carrie's cast
Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Amber Midthunder, and Matthew Lillard star in Carrie.
Reception
Carrie has an 85% Tomatometer score on Rotten Tomatoes.
Premiere date
All eight episodes of Carrie premiere Wednesday, October 7 on Prime Video.
Flanagan's other projects
Flanagan is developing The Dark Tower TV series for Prime Video after acquiring rights in 2022.
Carrie's themes
ScreenRant's review calls Carrie a 'compellingly transformed' version of King's themes.
Carrie's significance
Carrie is Stephen King's debut novel with a lasting impact on horror adaptations.
Flanagan's approach
Flanagan said he didn't want to remake Carrie but considered previous adaptations.
What happens next
Carrie's miniseries will premiere on Prime Video this week with positive early reception.
What to remember
Mike Flanagan says his Carrie adaptation considers similarities to Stranger Things' Eleven despite different power origins.
