# Summer H. Howell Wins Carrie Role

> Summer H. Howell beats 1,400 contenders for Prime Video's Carrie White in Stephen King remake.
- Title: Summer H. Howell Wins Carrie Role · Nationalpost | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Summer H. Howell won the role of Carrie White in Prime Video's updated Carrie series over 1,400 other candidates.