Mike Flanagan shares an update on his Life of Chuck, would be helming his own adaptation of Carrie for Prime Video.

In a new post on Bluesky in response to a fan, Flanagan provides an update on his in-development projects, revealing that Carrie is currently his main focus. "The new series are an absolute blast so far," writes Flanagan. "First up is [Stephen King's] CARRIE!"

In addition to confirming that the chapter of his life dedicated to "The Haunting" projects like The Haunting of Hill House and The Haunting of Bly Manor is over, Flanagan reveals that the writer's room for the Carrie show has been going strong for six weeks now. Check out a screenshot of Flanagan's post below:

What Flanagan's Update Means For The Carrie TV Show

When It Could Release & How It Affects Flanagan's Other Stephen King Adaptation

According to the reporting on Carrie so far, the show is in development and hasn't yet been given the green light. After deciding on a creative vision for the show, the next step is to get scripts written, and Amazon will presumably give the show the go-ahead based on these scripts. The development process for shows and movies can sometimes be quite long, but Flanagan's latest update suggests he's moving full steam ahead on Carrie.

As far as a potential release date, a lot depends on how long the writing process takes. If things go well, filming could get underway in 2025, meaning the show would likely release in 2026. Flanagan's latest social media post also seemingly serves as an update on his adaptation of King's The Dark Tower. This show, also set at Prime Video, was first announced as being in development in 2022, but it now seems like that show is still at least three or four years away, assuming Flanagan can crack the story.

Flanagan is also attached to direct a reimagining of The Exorcist following the failure of Blumhouse's The Exorcist: Believer (2023).

Our Take On Flanagan's Carrie Show

The Prime Video Horror Series Is In Good Hands

Flanagan has proven himself one of the most exciting names in horror, and his previous King adaptations also cement him as the perfect filmmaker for a TV adaptation of Carrie. Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep were both well-received critically, and reviews for The Life of Chuck have also been positive.

Though there have now been several underwhelming adaptations of Carrie, Flanagan's track record suggests that his take will be a winner. King's novel seems to lend itself more effectively to a two-hour movie than to a TV show, but Flanagan's history in TV suggests he'll be able to effectively expand the original story to accommodate this new medium. Many questions remain about Carrie, but it certainly is one to look forward to.

Source: Mike Flanagan