In a cinematic world filled with remakes and sequels we have yet another one heading our way through Sony/MGM. Stephen King’s Carrie is one of the rare King film adaptations that Stephen King himself finds to be much better than his novel. And by complete coincidence I happen to be reading Stephen King’s novel Carrie at the moment. Isn’t it weird how things like that happen?
Anyway, the reason you are all here is to find out who will be playing the tortured soul of Carrie. The iconic character has come down to two completely different actresses. First is the rising star Chloe Moretz who in my opinion is one of the better young actresses working today with her recent success in films like Kick-Ass, Let Me In, and Hugo. The little known Haley Bennett (The Haunting of Molly Hartley and Marley & Me) is also up for the role and while both young actresses have starred in horror films, I believe Moretz is the easy choice here. She has proven that she can lead a film and has the acting chops to back it up. Also, the age difference between the two actresses is almost 10 years and Carrie is supposed to be a young girl in High School, so again, Moretz is the obvious choice for me.
I know you want to ask yourself, “Why?” when it comes to this remake but the sooner we stop asking ourselves that, the better. Remakes and sequels are prevalent in Hollywood right now, so the best we can do at this point is just hope for a great finished product. And in the end, isn’t that all that matters? While I’d much rather see an original horror film being made, a great remake is the perfect love letter to the original films that we all fell in love with.
As always, thanks for reading.
Update:
It looks like Chloe Moretz has been offered the role by MGM so if all works out, Moretz has landed the part if she accepts.
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She would be perfect.
My first thought just upon reading the title of your blog was “Emma Stone”, but I think Chloe would be much better.
Haha, Emma Stone is another great young actress and that would be a VERY interesting choice but yes you are right Chloe is definitely the better choice, I don’t think they could have found anyone better, let’s hope she lands the role. Thanks!
Nice post!
This is ridiculous, this will be the second remake of Carrie! I find it offensive, really. Can’t help it, no one will ever touch Sissy Spacek! As always, great job! 🙂
Absolutely, Spacek’s performance is riveting and amazing, I’m still interested to see what comes of this though. Thanks!
After her roles in Kick-Ass and Let Me In you would think the obvious choice would be Moretz. It’s the only choice I would make.
Totally agree, it does look like Moretz got offered the role, I’m sure everyone at the studio was like,”Duuuuh”.
I know one of the interesting things about the original was Piper Laurie’s excellent performance as Carrie’s wacky mother. She was even nominated for the Academy Award for it. Do you know who will be cast as the mother in the remake?
Yes, she was amazing in that role and it is such tough role to fill as well because the mother is so important to the film. From what I have read the director has showed some interest in Jodie Foster and Julianne Moore which are both interesting choices.
I personally believe Julianne Moore would be the better choice. But if they make a sequel they can have Foster star in first one and Moore star in the second one.
It’s definitely a tough one that’s for sure, at least we know the director is going in a great direction as far as the cast goes with Moretz already the #1 choice. I’m interested to see how this one ends up.
Wow! I think Jodie Foster, in my opinion, would be a very interesting choice and I hope it is her. Thanks for the update.