Stephen King approves of Mike Flanagan's Carrie Mini Series

https://screenrant.com/carrie-show-mike-flanagan-stephen-king-book-story-changes-exciting/

I know a lot of people are groaning at the thought of ANOTHER Carrie remake. But here's the thing:

I am a HUGE fan of Carrie, especially the original 1976 film (of course). However, I've always wanted to see a book accurate Carrie film/series, because it's completely different (the town destruction, psychological aspects, flashbacks, interviews, etc.). Now, I do like the original film the best out of all Carrie adaptations (including the book), but again, I'd still love to see a book accurate film/series.

I do actually also love the 2002 tv movie with Angela Bettis, which is the most book accurate Carrie movie we have (except for the ending) however, they didn't have the budget to make it an epic movie with good special/visual effects.

And this is actually what the 2013 remake was supposed to be. I was REALLY let down by this movie. It also got delayed for 7 months from the original release date. They promised they'd make it a book adaptation, not a remake. It was completely a shot-for-shot remake. And a lot of scenes that would have made it different, for whatever reason, got cut. Rumor has it that this was due to studio interference. For years and years, Carrie fans have advocated for a director's cut, to no avail. And at this point, I don't think it'll get released.

Mike Flanagan is promising to add a completely unique approach to Carrie. Knowing Mike Flanagan, and the fact that this is a series, not a theatrical film, there won't be studio interference, we'll get more of Mike's vision.

And also, Stephen King approves (;