Prime Video's Carrie Reveals Main Cast – Summer H. Howell to Play Title Role in New Series

Summer H. Howell and Samantha Sloyan star in Mike Flanagan's drama series, with eight other actors also signed on. Prime Video’s new Carrie series has announced its lead cast. Summer H. Howell will reprise her iconic title role as Carrie White, a teenage girl struggling with her newfound telekinetic powers. Samantha Sloyan (The Pitt) will play her mother Margaret White, a religious zealot who becomes a suffocating influence on Carrie’s life.


Summer H. Howell

Alison Thornton, Thalia Dudek, Siena Agudong, Amber Midthunder, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Joel Oulette and Matthew Lillard have also joined the cast.

Thornton will play Chris Hargensen in the series, Dudek will play Emaline, Agudong will play Sue Snell, Midthunder will play Miss Desjardin, Totah will star as Tina, Conti will play Billy, Oulette will play Tommy and Lillard will play Principal Grayle.

The series is based on Stephen King’s acclaimed debut novel Carrie, but is described by Prime Video as a “bold and timely reimagining” of the classic tale. Production was ordered in April and has been in development since late 2024.


Samantha Sloyan

Mike Flanagan, known for Doctor Sleep, The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, is both writer and showrunner of the series. Flanagan has previously successfully adapted several works by Stephen King, including Gerald’s Game and The Life of Chuck. His long-standing creative collaboration with Sloyan continues with Carrie. Sloyan had roles in Gerald’s Game and Flanagan’s series The Fall of the House of Usher, The Midnight Club, Midnight Mass and The Haunting of Hill House.

With a strong cast and Flanagan at the helm, Carrie promises to be a modern, compelling retelling of the classic horror story about bullying, oppression and revenge on Prime Video.