News coming straight from Deadline is that horror alumni fan favorite, Matthew Lillard is in talk to join with Amazon’s upcoming CARRIE series; based on Stephen King’s iconic debut novel.

Written, produced, and part-time director of select episodes, the CARRIE series transmits its powers to modern horror master Mike Flanagan, who is also set to take over the upcoming EXORCIST films (thank Pazuzu), debut actress Summer H. Howell will play Carrie White, and Siena Agudong will portray Sue Snell. No word on what role Lillard is in talks to snag, but no doubt the addition of Lillard will add interest to a property that has been redone several times since Brian De Palma’s 1976 film.

The horror legacy of CARRIE has theatrically shot out one sequel, “”THE RAGE: CARRIE 2” in 1999 (quite underrated IMO), two remakes in 2002 and 2013, and a television special- “Riverdale: A Night to Remember” in 2018. The CARRIE series will consist of eight episodes total, with Amazon MGM Studios producing.

Stay tuned as more information comes in!