Mike Flanagan's Carrie Adaptation Is About to Cast the Lead We've All Dreamed of Since 1976
Sissy Spacek and Chloë Grace Moretz were great, but the new adaptation needs a canonical Carrie – and maybe we'll finally get one.
Released two years after the novel's publication, Carrie opened Stephen King 's doors to the world of cinema and is still considered one of the best adaptations of the author's prose. But most importantly, Carrie is a turning point.
A year later, King would write The Shining. And in general, he has written so much since then that modern literature and cinema would be inconceivable without his stories – all made possible by Carrie.
All Carrie Adaptations Have the Same Flaw
Since 1976, Carrie has received four feature-length adaptations, all of which suffered from the same flaw: the actress cast in the lead role.
Sissy Spacek handled the role brilliantly and was deservedly nominated for an Oscar, but her conventional attractiveness clashes with the character's intended portrayal as an awkward, socially ostracized outcast.
Mike Flanagan Is About to Cast the Perfect Carrie for His Upcoming Adaptation
But it seems that Mike Flanagan's new adaptation will finally correct that mistake – Milly Shapiro, known for her role in Hereditary, is reportedly in talks to play Carrie in the upcoming adaptation.
The reaction of the fans to this casting prospect could not be more enthusiastic. Redditor MindYourManners918 wrote:
“Once again proving that Flanagan knows what he's doing. Those are great choices.
This is a remake that absolutely nobody asked for or wanted, but Flanagan is going to knock it out of the park regardless and make a quality film.”
Milly Shapiro seems like a perfect choice for Carrie – she possesses the perfect blend of vulnerability, intensity, and otherworldly presence to bring Stephen King's tragic character to life.
Milly Shapiro Has What It Takes to Become Canon Carrie
Unlike previous actresses who have played Carrie, Shapiro has a uniquely striking, almost ethereal look. Carrie is supposed to be an outcast, a girl whose looks and behavior make her a target. Shapiro's delicate yet unsettling aura is a perfect match for Carrie's social alienation.
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Milly's role in Hereditary demonstrated her ability to convey deep unease with minimal dialogue. Carrie's terror is not just about telekinesis – it's about the quiet agony of isolation before the explosive rage.
Shapiro excels at slow-burning dread, something Flanagan will probably maximize for psychological impact.
If Mike Flanagan Casts Milly Shapiro, It Would Be a Huge Step Forward
Flanagan's adaptations thrive on emotional depth, and Shapiro's Carrie may become the most disturbing yet – real, weird, and tragic. This could finally give us a Carrie that's less about spectacle and more about raw, devastating horror.
Milly Shapiro isn't just a good choice – she might be the best choice. If cast, she could redefine Carrie forever.
