Prime Video announced Thursday that it’s renewed the series adaptation of Stephen King’s “Carrie” for a second season.
The first season of the horror series debuted Oct. 7 and immediately reached No. 1 on Prime Video, the streamer said.
The eight-episode series already explored the story of telekinetic teen Carrie White far beyond what King wrote in his 1974 debut novel. Neither he nor showrunner and executive producer Mike Flanagan indicated where the story could go in the future.
“I can’t wait for audiences to see what’s down the road for Carrie White,” said King, who also serves as executive producer. “Mike Flanagan and I are excited about what comes next. It’s bound to be thrilling.”
“For 50 years, audiences have known and gravitated to Carrie White’s story,” Flanagan said. “From the beginning, we imagined a story that goes far beyond the prom, and I’m incredibly grateful for Stephen’s trust and support in exploring what comes next.”
Flanagan has adapted several King titles, including “Gerald’s Game,” “Doctor Sleep” and “The Life of Chuck.” He’s also set to bring “The Mist” and the daunting “Dark Tower” series to the screen. His next project, “The Exorcist: Martyrs,” is set to hit theaters March 12.
Other King titles in the works include Season 2 of “The Institute,” which is set to premiere Nov. 8 and a second season of “It: Welcome to Derry,” which doesn’t have a release date.
Prime Video also didn’t reveal any news about casting for the second season of “Carrie.” The first season starred Summer Howell as the titular Carrie, and Samantha Sloyan as her mother, Margaret. The series also featured Siena Agudong, Amber Midthunder, Matthew Lillard, Tim Bagley, Rahul Kohli, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah and Thalia Dudek.
About the writer
Danielle Haynes is the co-founder and co-editor of Booked & Screened. She’s been a fan of Stephen King since she—against sound judgment—read “The Shining” at age 12. She would also happily watch Mike Flanagan adapt every single thing King has ever done.
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