Stephen King’s first novel is headed to the screen again.
Mike Flanagan is developing a series adaptation of King’s Carrie for Amazon MGM Studios, Variety reports. It will be the filmmaker’s fourth time adapting one of King’s works.
King’s novel, published in 1974 by Doubleday, follows the title character, an unpopular high school student in Maine who takes revenge on her tormentors after she realizes that she has telekinetic powers.
The novel was famously adapted in 1976 as a film directed by Brian De Palma and starring Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie, both of whom earned Oscar nominations for their performances. Two other screen adaptations followed, one a 2002 television movie directed by David Carson, and the other a 2013 film directed by Kimberly Peirce.
Carrie also formed the basis for a Broadway musical that premiered in 1988 and is considered one of the most notorious flops in recent theater history.
Flanagan has previously directed films based on King’s novels Gerald’s Game and Doctor Sleep. His film adaptation of King’s novella The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston, is scheduled to be released next year.
Variety reports that Flanagan will write and executive produce the Amazon adaptation of Carrie. There is no word yet on whether he plans to direct the series.
Michael Schaub is a contributing writer.
