Scream Star Joins Carrie Reboot – You Won’t Believe Who!

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Mike Flanagan’s highly-anticipated TV adaptation based on Stephen King’s novel “Carrie” is receiving an update, hinting at the possible inclusion of a horror legend in the cast. First announced last year, it was previously known that Summer H. Howell would play the title character. Similar to previous adaptations such as the 1976 film directed by Brian De Palma and the 2013 movie starring Chloë Grace Moretz, Flanagan’s “Carrie” TV series is set to retell the story of Carrie White, a high school student who discovers she possesses telekinetic abilities after being subjected to constant bullying.

By Deadline, there are reported discussions for Matthew Lillard to join the Carrie TV series, though his specific role is yet undisclosed. Lillard gained significant recognition for his part as Stu Macher in the 1996 Scream film, but he’s also made appearances in Blumhouse’s latest adaptation of Five Nights at Freddy’s (2023).

What Matthew Lillard’s Casting Means For The Carrie TV Show

It Continues A Strong Horror Presence For The Actor

If Lillard gets confirmed, he’ll team up with Howell and Siena Agudong, where Agudong will portray Sue Snell, Carrie’s rival at school. Alongside his role in the upcoming TV series of ‘Carrie’, Lillard is maintaining his involvement in the horror genre. Notably, it was revealed that he’ll reappear in some form as Stu Macher in ‘Scream 7’, and he’s also set to return for ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s 2’, scheduled for release this year. Lillard also worked with Flanagan on another King adaptation titled ‘The Life of Chuck’.

Although the exact role Damian Lillard is taking on in the upcoming Carrie TV series hasn’t been defined yet, one prospective character he might portray is Mr. Morton, the vice principal of Ewen High School. In the 1976 film, this character was played by Stefan Gierasch, while Barry Shabaka Henley took on the role in the 2013 version. Given that Flanagan’s Carrie TV show is being described as a reimagining, it’s also plausible that Lillard could be interpreting a gender-swapped version of another established character, such as Ms. Desjardins.

Our Take On Matthew Lillard’s Carrie Casting

Will Lillard Become A Frequent Flanagan Collaborator?

From his past works like “The Haunting of Hill House” (2018), “The Haunting of Bly Manor” (2020), “Midnight Mass” (2021), and the upcoming “The Fall of the House of Usher” (2023), it’s evident that Flanagan often prefers to work with a recurring cast. Actors such as Henry Thomas, Kate Siegel, and Carla Gugino have been part of multiple Flanagan projects. If Lillard has a successful collaboration on the upcoming “The Life of Chuck”, she might join their ranks as a frequent collaborator.

The adaptation of King’s story by Flanagan is shrouded in some mystery, yet his previous works indicate that the series is in capable hands. Given Lillard’s extensive background in horror and other genres, he seems an ideal choice for the show, and I eagerly await learning what role he will assume. In the coming months, we can expect further details about Flanagan’s upcoming TV adaptation of Carrie to surface, as it appears things are moving forward behind the scenes.

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2025-05-01 21:47