Based on the original Stephen King novel, a remake of Carrie, which originally starred Sissy Spacek in her Oscar-nominated performance in 1976, is currently in production in Toronto, starring it-girl Chloe Grace Moretz (Hugo).
The film’s poster and a few on-set images, from The Daily Mail, have hit the web, showing the iconic horror genre character in a frumpy green dress and blue cardigan, perfect for representing the shy daughter of an overbearing Christian mother, played by Julianne Moore (Game Change). Also cast in the film are Judy Greer (The Descendants) as Carrie‘s confidant gym teacher, Gabriella Wilde (The Three Musketeers) as friend Sue Snell, and Portia Doubleday (Youth in Revolt) at bully Chris Hargensen.
To get all the details behind the film, check out this recent press release, courtesy of Dread Central (scroll down for the full shot of Moretz in character):
“Principal photography has commenced in Toronto, Ontario, on the highly anticipated horror film CARRIE, it was announced today by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) and Screen Gems. Director Kimberly Peirce (Boys Don’t Cry; Stop-Loss) reimagines Stephen King’s best-selling novel for MGM and Screen Gems’ take on the enduring genre classic. Starring Chloë Grace Moretz (Hugo), four time Oscar-nominee Julianne Moore (Crazy, Stupid, Love; The Kids are Alright) and Judy Greer (The Descendants), CARRIE tells the supernatural tale of a telekinetic teenage girl tormented by her peers. CARRIE is slated for a 2013 theatrical release.
The quiet suburb of Chamberlain, Maine, is home to the deeply religious and conservative Margaret White (Moore) and her daughter, Carrie (Moretz). Carrie is a sweet but meek outcast whom Margaret has sheltered from society. Gym teacher Miss Desjardin (Greer) tries in vain to protect Carrie from local mean girls led by the popular and haughty Chris Hargenson (Portia Doubleday, Youth in Revolt), but only Chris’ best friend, Sue Snell (Gabriella Wilde, The Three Musketeers), regrets their actions. In an effort to make amends, Sue asks her boyfriend, high school heartthrob Tommy Ross (newcomer Ansel Elgort), to take Carrie to prom. Pushed to the limit by her peers at the dance, Carrie unleashes telekinetic havoc. Brian De Palma’s 1976 film version of CARRIE earned Oscar nominations for stars Sissy Spacek and Piper Laurie.
MGM and Screen Gems’ CARRIE is directed by Kimberly Peirce and produced by Kevin Misher (Public Enemies). J. Miles Dale (The Vow) serves as executive producer, and Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa (Big Love) wrote the script from King’s original story. CARRIE’s creative team includes Director of Photography Steve Yedlin (Looper), Production Designer Carol Spier (Eastern Promises), Costume Designer Luis Sequeira (The Thing) and Editor Lee Percy (Boys Don’t Cry).”
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