When MGM hired a writer on their planned
Carrie remake earlier this month, it was reported that the studio's intention was to more faithfully adapt
Stephen King's original novel than the popular
Brian De Palma film version of 1976. The Coen Brothers' method of going back to Charles Portis' novel for True Grit rather than remaking the famous John Wayne movie was cited as how this remake would be handled - more of an adaptation that forgets a previous film even exists. So it's somewhat ironic tonight that
Cinema Blend are reporting from one of their trusted sources that top of MGM's wishlist to star in the remake of Carrie is none other than
Hailee Steinfeld, the Oscar nominated youngster from True Grit. She would play the tormented teenager who posses emotionally discharged psionic powers which she uses to exert revenge on those who bullied her.
Sally Spacek played the part originally and well, you've all seen the movie, I'm sure. How serious MGM's interest in Steinfeld is unclear and indeed the remake hasn't even got a director yet.
Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, one of the writers of the infamous
Spider-Man: Turn off the Dark broadway show and who adapted
The Stand into a comic book series at Marvel was tasked with the writing duties a few weeks back and we imagine it'll be a while before serious movement on the film begins. For now it's probably little more than one name amongst many on a studio wishlist but if they are seriously thinking about Steinfeld then that can only be a good thing. I can't say I particularly need another take on Carrie but yeah, I'd see if with Steinfeld involved, not least because she's mega talented but because Carrie White and Mattie Ross couldn't be more different as characters. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yJe0iVo8y3A