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Mike Flanagan Inks Exclusive Multi-Year TV Deal With Amazon MGM Studios, Launching With Carrie

The exclusive pact makes Amazon the home for his series output, with Carrie targeting an October debut.

Overview

  • Flanagan signed an exclusive, multi-year overall television deal to develop and produce original series for Amazon MGM Studios.
  • The first series under the deal is an eight-episode reimagining of Stephen King’s Carrie, which was shot last year and is reportedly eyeing an October premiere on Prime Video.
  • Flanagan will serve as showrunner and direct select episodes of Carrie, executive producing alongside longtime collaborator Trevor Macy.
  • His feature work continues separately, with production starting this week on a new Exorcist film for Universal and Blumhouse slated for theatrical release on March 12, 2027.
  • Additional King projects remain in play, including a new take on The Mist and his long-discussed ambition to adapt The Dark Tower, though those plans have not been announced by Amazon.