# Mike Flanagan's Most Difficult Casting

> Mike Flanagan says casting Carrie for Prime Video was his most exhaustive career challenge.
- Title: Mike Flanagan's Most Difficult Casting · SlashFilm | Shortify
- Summary: Mike Flanagan says casting Carrie for Prime Video was his most exhaustive career challenge. Mike Flanagan described finding Summer H. Howell for the 'Carrie'…
- Keywords: mike flanagan, prime video, carrie, summer h howell, stephen king, brian de palma, horror movie, entertainment, culture, Mike, Flanagan's, Most
- Source: SlashFilm — https://slashfilm.com/2278726/mike-flanagan-carrie-casting-most-difficult-experience-career
- Author: Chris Evangelista
- Published: 2026-10-07T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mike flanagan, prime video, carrie, summer h howell, stephen king, brian de palma, horror movie, entertainment, culture
## 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
## Key takeaway

Mike Flanagan described finding Summer H. Howell for the 'Carrie' series as the 'most exhaustive and difficult casting experience' of his career.