Amazon Prime Video renews Stephen King adaptation 'Carrie' for second season

Amazon Prime Video confirmed that its adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel "Carrie" will return for a second season that continues the narrative beyond the book’s events. The series follows high-schooler Carrie White, portrayed by Summer H. Howell, as she leaves a sheltered home life after her father’s death and confronts bullying, social-media pressures, and emerging telekinetic abilities. The cast also includes Samantha Sloyan, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder and Matthew Lillard. Mike Flanagan serves as showrunner and executive producer alongside King.

"'Carrie' is connecting with both longtime Stephen King fans and a new generation altogether — including young adults and international audiences, with particular strength among female viewers," said Peter Friedlander, head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios. "For 50 years, audiences have known and gravitated to Carrie White’s story. 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," said Flanagan. "I can’t wait for audiences to get to see what’s down the road for Carrie White. Mike Flanagan and I are excited about what comes next. It’s bound to be thrilling," said King.