From SlashFilm · Chris Evangelista · · 40s
Mike Flanagan's Most Difficult Casting
Mike Flanagan says casting Carrie for Prime Video was his most exhaustive career challenge.
In brief
Mike Flanagan says casting Carrie for Prime Video was his most exhaustive career challenge. Mike Flanagan described finding Summer H. Howell for the 'Carrie' series as the 'most exhaustive and difficult casting experience' of his career. Originally reported by SlashFilm.
Mike Flanagan's Casting Challenge
Mike Flanagan described finding Summer H. Howell for the Prime Video 'Carrie' series as the 'most exhaustive and difficult casting experience' of his career.
“the 'most exhaustive and difficult casting experience' of his career”
Over 1400 Actresses Considered
Flanagan and his team reviewed more than 1400 actresses before selecting Summer H. Howell for the role.
“more than 1400 actresses”
Howell's Unique Interpretation
Howell brought warmth and emotional intelligence to Carrie, a character who was shy and bullied but ready to embrace the outside world.
“a Carrie we'd never experienced before”
The takeaway
Mike Flanagan described finding Summer H. Howell for the 'Carrie' series as the 'most exhaustive and difficult casting experience' of his career.
