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Carrie is an upcoming 2013 American supernatural horror film. It is the third film adaptation of Stephen King's 1974 novel of the same name, and a remake of Brian De Palma's 1976 film of the same name, although it will more closely follow the plot of the novel. It stars Chloë Grace Moretz as Carrie White, and Julianne Moore as her mother, Margaret White. The film was scheduled to be released on March 15, 2013, but was later moved to October 18, 2013. The film will be the first co-production between MGM and Screen Gems.

Plot

The quiet suburb of Chamberlaine, Maine is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White and her daughter, Carrie. Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty, Chris Hargensen but only Chris' friend, Sue Snell regrets their actions. In an effort to make ammends, Sue asks her boyfriend, High School heartthrob, Tommy Ross to take Carrie to the prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the prom, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc.

Cast

• Chloë Grace Moretz as Carrie White - The titular telekinetic character
• Julianne Moore as Margaret White
• Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell
• Ansel Elgort
• Judy Greer as Miss Desjardin
• Portia Doubleday as Chris Hargensen
• Alex Russell

Production

In May 2011, MGM and Screen Gems announced they were producing a film remake of Carrie. MGM and Screen Gems hired Spider-Man: Turn Off the Dark playwright Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa to write the script for the new film with "a more faithful adaption" of King's novel. Aguirre-Sacasa previously adapted King’s epic The Stand into comic-book form in 2008.

Upon hearing about it, King suggested Lindsay Lohan for the main role, saying that "it would certainly be fun to cast". Actress Sissy Spacek also expressed her opinion about Lohan as Carrie White, stating that she "was like, 'Oh my God, she's really a beautiful girl' and so I was very flattered that they were casting someone to look like me instead of the real Carrie described in the book. It's gonna be real interesting." In March 2012, the role of Carrie was offered to Chloë Grace Moretz. Moretz accepted the role.

Julianne Moore will star as Carrie's mother Margaret White and Gabriella Wilde as Sue Snell. Chronicle's Alex Russell and Broadway actor Ansel Elgort are also in the main cast. Judy Greer will play the gym teacher, Miss Desjardin. Portia Doubleday will play mean girl Chris Hargensen.

Kimberly Peirce is directing the film.

Release

The film was set for release on March 15, 2013, but, by early January 2013, had been moved to October 18, 2013.

Sony held a "First Look" event at the New York Comic Con on October 13, 2012. It was followed by a panel session with several members of the cast and crew.

References

1. ^ "Chloe Grace Moretz celebrates 16th birthday with star-studded bash". WMAR-TV-ABC News.
2. ^ "Julianne Moore And Gabriella Wilde Board Carrie Remake". CinemaBlend.com. 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
3. ^ ""Chronicle" star Alex Russell and Broadway actor Ansel Elgort join "Carrie" remake opposite Chloe Moretz". Up and Comers. Retrieved 2012-08-19.
4. ^ "Leave her alone! Judy Greer and Portia Doubleday row over the telekinetic Carrie as filming continues on the horror film remake". The Daily Telegraph. 2012-06-30. Retrieved 2012-08-27.
5. Kit, Borys (May 19, 2011). "MGM, Screen Gems Team for 'Carrie' Remake". The Hollywood Reporter.
6. Labrecque, Jeff (May 20, 2011). "Stephen King sounds off on new 'Carrie' remake -- EXCLUSIVE". ew.com. Entertainment Weekly.
7. "LiLo in 'Carrie' remake? Sissy Spacek can see it". CNN. July 12, 2011.
8. Fleming, Mike (March 27, 2012). "MGM Formally Offers Lead Remake Of Stephen King's 'Carrie' To Chloe Moretz". Deadline.com. Retrieved 29 March 2012.
9. Fleming, Mike (January 4, 2012). "MGM/Screen Gems Eye Kimberly Peirce to Direct Remake of Stephen King's 'Carrie'". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 29, 2012.
10. Sitterson, Aubrey (April 13, 2012). ""Carrie" remake gets Spring 2013 release date". IFC. Retrieved July 30, 2012.
11. "'Carrie' Has Been Shifted All The Way To October". BloodyDisgusting.com. January 2, 2013. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
12. Staskiewicz, Keith (January 3, 2013). "'Carrie' remake gets pushed back to October". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved January 4, 2013.
13. "Sony to Debut First Looks at Carrie and Evil Dead at NYCC". ComingSoon.net.

External links

• Carrie at IMDb
• Carrie at Box Office Mojo
• Carrie at Rotten Tomatoes
• Carrie at Metacritic
• Official Facebook page

• 2013 films
• 2013 horror films
• 2010s horror films
• 2010s thriller films
• American films
• American horror films
• American thriller films
• English-language films
• Films about revenge
• Films based on works by Stephen King
• Films shot in Toronto
• Religious horror films
• Supernatural horror films
• Supernatural thriller films
• Screen Gems films
• Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer films