Mike Flanagan on Carrie Season 2, YA Horror, and Warhammer 40,000’s ‘Very Cool and Unexpected On-Ramp’

Mike Flanagan, the showrunner behind Prime Video’s supernatural YA drama Carrie, is reflecting on the first season as the show gets a second season greenlight. Flanagan, a horror veteran known for The Haunting of Hill House and Midnight Mass, discusses the enduring appeal of young adult horror and how the genre continues to resonate with audiences. He also touches on his upcoming Warhammer 40,000 series, teasing that it will have a ‘very cool and unexpected on-ramp’ for newcomers to the sprawling sci-fi universe. With Carrie Season 2 confirmed, Flanagan’s slate underscores his ability to balance intimate character-driven scares with larger franchise ambitions. Fans of both his original work and adaptations have much to look forward to as he expands his storytelling reach.