Prime Video has officially renewed Mike Flanagan's "Carrie" for a second season. The new adaptation of Stephen King's novel was released on October 7 and, according to Amazon, immediately topped the platform's most popular projects in over 105 countries.
Flanagan will continue to work on the series as a writer, showrunner, and executive producer, while Stephen King will again serve as an executive producer. According to the director, they had planned from the beginning to continue Carrie's story beyond the events of the original novel:
"For 50 years, audiences have known Carrie White's story and continue to return to it. From the beginning, we envisioned a story that goes far beyond the prom, and I am incredibly grateful to Stephen for his trust and support in exploring what happens next."
King himself is also looking forward to the continuation and promises that viewers will find much of interest:
"I can't wait for audiences to see what lies ahead for Carrie White. Mike Flanagan and I are eagerly anticipating what comes next. It's sure to be exciting."
Peter Friedlander, Head of Television at Amazon MGM Studios, also commented on the adaptation's success, noting that it interested not only long-time fans of the writer:
"'Carrie' resonates with both long-time Stephen King fans and a whole new generation of viewers, including youth and international audiences. The series generates particularly strong interest among women. This indicates that the story still possesses immense power, and Mike Flanagan's reinterpretation of the iconic work can captivate a diverse audience. We eagerly await where he and Stephen will take this story next."
The first season brings Carrie White's story into the modern era. When Carrie's father suddenly dies, the girl, who grew up in isolation under the strict control of her mother Margaret, finds herself in a regular school where she faces bullying, including on social media. At the same time, her telekinetic abilities begin to awaken.
The main role was played by Summer H. Howell, and her mother was played by Samantha Sloyan. All eight episodes of the first season are available on Prime Video, while the release date for the continuation has not yet been announced.