Stephen King Hints at More Mike Flanagan Work If Carrie Draws Viewers
Stephen King called Mike Flanagan the best adapter of his work and suggested another collaboration if enough people watch the Prime Video Carrie series.
Stephen King said in a video posted to his X account on October 9, 2026, that he is watching Prime Video's Carrie series with his dog, Molly. According to comingsoon.net, the author also called Mike Flanagan the best adapter of his work and hinted that another collaboration between the two might happen if enough people watch the series.
Carrie is led by Summer H. Howell. King executive produced the miniseries alongside Flanagan and Trevor Macy, and it marks Flanagan's fourth adaptation of King's work.
Prior Flanagan adaptations
Flanagan previously adapted King's Gerald's Game, released on Netflix in 2017, and later adapted Doctor Sleep for the screen.
Quick answers
Who leads the cast of Prime Video's Carrie series?
Summer H. Howell leads the series, with Stephen King and Mike Flanagan serving as executive producers alongside Trevor Macy.
How many Stephen King adaptations has Mike Flanagan made?
Carrie is Flanagan's fourth adaptation of King's work, following Gerald's Game and Doctor Sleep.