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Amazon Prime renews Stephen King’s “Carrie” for a second season
The renewal adds new plotlines, a teen bullying scandal and expanding telekinetic powers.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Amazon Prime Video announced that its series adaptation of Stephen King’s 1974 novel “Carrie” has been renewed for a second season, which will go beyond the events of the book, Variety reported on October 22, 2026.
The show follows misfit high‑schooler Carrie White (Summer H. Howell) after her father’s death forces her into public school, where she confronts a viral bullying scandal and the rise of her telekinetic abilities. The cast includes Samantha Sloyan as Margaret White, Siena Agudong, Alison Thornton, Joel Oulette, Josie Totah, Arthur Conti, Thalia Dudek, Amber Midthunder and Matthew Lillard.
Mike Flanagan serves as showrunner and executive‑produces alongside King. Peter Friedlander, head of global television at Amazon MGM Studios, said the series connects with longtime fans and a new generation, especially female viewers. Stephen King expressed excitement about the story’s future.
Key facts
- Amazon Prime Video renewed “Carrie” for a second season that will extend beyond the novel (variety.com)
- Summer H. Howell stars as Carrie White and Samantha Sloyan plays her mother Margaret (variety.com)
- Mike Flanagan is the showrunner and executive producer with Stephen King (variety.com)
- Peter Friedlander said the series appeals to both longtime fans and a new, especially female, audience (variety.com)
- Stephen King expressed enthusiasm for the upcoming storyline (variety.com)
Sources
- [1] variety.com — originally reported as “‘Carrie’ Renewed for Season 2 at Amazon”
