The series is being described as a 'bold and timely reimagining' of the story, which follows Carrie White, a bullied high school girl who discovers her telekinetic powers.

Flanagan will serve as the showrunner and executive producer, collaborating with his business partner Trevor Macy and Melinda Nishioka.

Recognized as a leading horror filmmaker, Flanagan is expected to do justice to the 'Carrie' series, appealing to its loyal fanbase.

The original 'Carrie' has seen multiple adaptations, including the classic 1976 film directed by Brian De Palma and a 2013 remake featuring Chloë Grace Moretz.

Director Mike Flanagan is adapting Stephen King's iconic 1974 novel 'Carrie' into an eight-episode series for Amazon's Prime Video.

A writer's room has already been established for the project, indicating that development is progressing rapidly.

While no actors have been attached to the series yet, competition for the lead roles is expected to be intense.

Carrie faces significant challenges, including bullying from classmates and an abusive mother, while navigating her newfound abilities.

Concerns have been raised regarding the necessity of an eight-hour adaptation, given that previous film adaptations were under two hours long.

Flanagan has previously directed adaptations of King's works, including 'Doctor Sleep' and 'Gerald's Game', and is also developing a series based on 'The Dark Tower'.

Despite previous delays, Flanagan has expressed confidence in moving forward with 'The Dark Tower' series, showcasing his commitment to adapting King's works.

This adaptation aligns with a growing trend of transforming King's novels into longer formats, as seen with A24's development of a series based on 'Fairy Tale'.