Samantha Sloyan Says Flanagan's Carrie Makes Margaret Loving
Samantha Sloyan plays Margaret White in Mike Flanagan's eight-episode Carrie series, and says the mother-daughter bond is loving in this version.
Samantha Sloyan discussed her role as Margaret White in Mike Flanagan's upcoming eight-episode adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie ahead of its premiere, according to bloody-disgusting.com.
In the series, Sloyan's Margaret is the mother of Carrie, played by Summer H. Howell. Sloyan said Flanagan explained that in this adaptation Margaret loves Carrie, and that their relationship is a loving one.
Before filming began, Flanagan gave the cast rehearsal time, where Sloyan first saw Howell's portrayal of Carrie.
The series runs eight episodes and adapts King's novel. Sloyan previously worked with Flanagan on Midnight Mass, The Haunting of Hill House, The Fall of the House of Usher and Hush.
Piper Laurie played Margaret White in Brian De Palma's 1976 film adaptation of Carrie.
Quick answers
Who plays Margaret White in Mike Flanagan's Carrie series?
Samantha Sloyan plays Margaret White.
How many episodes is Mike Flanagan's Carrie series?
The adaptation of Stephen King's Carrie is eight episodes.
Who plays Carrie in the series?
Summer H. Howell plays Carrie.