Mike Flanagan’s newStephen Kingremake is continuing a major casting trend that was noticeable in all five of his Netflix shows. After initially helming several acclaimed horror movies, Flanagan made waves as a showrunner by creating some of thebest horror shows on Netflix. He loosely adapted the works of several renowned horror authors, like Shirley Jackson, Edgar Allan Poe, and Henry James, while giving each story a relatable psychological depth.
While allMike Flanagan shows on Netflixare significantly different, several common themes and narrative devices run through them. For instance, with the supernatural elements in his shows, Flanagan often explores grounded emotional drama, focusing on grief, religious fanaticism, addiction, and family dysfunction. Even when it comes to casting, Flanagan has followed a consistent trend, which will also be visible in hisupcoming Stephen King remake.
Kate Siegel’s Carrie Casting Means She’s Appeared In Every Mike Flanagan Horror TV Show
From Midnight Mass To The Haunting Of Hill House, She Has Starred In Flanagan Shows
Among all the projects Mike Flanagan is currently working on, a TV adaptation ofStephen King’sCarrieis among the most exciting. Most major details surrounding the upcoming project are still under wraps, but news surrounding the casting choices for the show has recently emerged. As reports confirm (viaDeadline),Kate Siegel is among the cast members who will play a part in the upcoming horror show. Kate Siegel’s casting will likely not come off as a surprise to anyone because she has been a staple in all of Mike Flanagan’s Netflix shows.
…Apart from Kate Siegel, many other actors known to be Mike Flanagan’s frequent collaborators have also been cast to play roles in the upcoming Stephen King adaptation.
Although she has appeared in relatively smaller roles in shows likeThe Midnight Club, she has been a part of every Flanagan show’s roster so far. American actress and writer, Kate Siegel, also happens to be Mike Flanagan’s wife and is often touted as a “scream queen” for her brilliant performances in many horror movies and shows. As predictable as Siegel’s casting in theCarrieTV series may seem, it makes the upcoming show all the more exciting because the actress has never failed to deliver emotionally charged and hauntingly memorable performances in Flanagan’s shows.
Interestingly, apart from Kate Siegel, many other actors known to be Mike Flanagan’s frequent collaborators have also been cast to play roles in the upcoming Stephen King adaptation. While the show has also cast new faces, like Heather Graham, Tim Bagley, Tahmoh Penikett , Mapuana Makia, Rowan Danielle, Naika Toussaint, Delainey Hayles, and Cassandra Naud, familiar cast members from the horror auteur’s previous line of work, likeMichael Trucco, Katee Sackhoff, Rahul Kohli, Crystal Balint, and Danielle Klaudt, are also a part of the series.
Mike Flanagan’s The Dark Tower Adaptation Must Continue His TV Streak With Kate Siegel
It Seems Likely Flanagan Will Continue His Casting Trend
Mike Flanagan has seemingly taken it upon himself to revive many a horror franchise. He is not only the showrunner for the Carrie series but also serves as the creator of an upcoming TV adaptation ofStephen King’sDark Towerseries. Given how Kate Siegel has consistently appeared in every Flanagan show so far and has also been cast inCarrie,it seems very likely that she will land a role in the Dark Tower adaptation as well.
Although little seems to be known about Flanagan’s take onStephen King’sDark Towerbooks, the show must continue the horror director’s streak of having many recurring stars from his previous shows as leads. Flanagan seemingly continues working with the same set of actors in nearly every show because the recurring actors in his work put their acting range on full display and prove their ability to seamlessly adapt to vastly different roles. Owing to this, their appearance inMike Flanagan’s shows, regardless of the capacity of their roles, is always welcomed.
Carrie
Carrie is an adaptation of Stephen King’s iconic novel of the same name, which tells the story of a bullied youth who develops supernatural abilities. Unlike previous adaptations of the work, this version—helmed by Mike Flanagan—will be a series instead of a feature film.
