We learned last year that horror mastermind Mike Flanagan is bringing Stephen King’s Carrie back to life in a bold new TV adaptation for Amazon MGM Studios.

The upcoming series promises a fresh, timely reimagining of the classic tale, following misfit teenager Carrie White as she navigates high school, a community-shaking bullying scandal, and the awakening of her telekinetic powers—all while grappling with the loss of her father and the influence of her controlling mother.

Flanagan, known for his acclaimed horror projects, will serve as writer, showrunner, and executive producer, alongside Intrepid Pictures’ Trevor Macy.

Not much is known about the show at this stage but industry insider Daniel Richtman recently posted on his Patreon some interesting rumors. According to Richtman Milly Shapiro is in talks to take on the iconic role of Carrie White.

Best known for her unsettling performance as Charlie in Hereditary, Shapiro has already...