Stephen King and His 'King Whisperer' Resurrect 'Carrie'
Stephen King is collaborating with a longtime partner known as his 'King Whisperer' to adapt the horror classic; some see it as fresh perspective, others as unnecessary tampering.
On air: Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock on Weekend EditionPublished
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- First reported by The New York Times: “Stephen King and His ‘King Whisperer’ Resurrect ‘Carrie’”.
- Covered on BBN on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at 5:25 PM ET on Weekend Edition, by Hank Ledger, Dale Bearman and Vera Bullock.
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- The New York TimesStephen King and His ‘King Whisperer’ Resurrect ‘Carrie’
“Chat, vote now. Is a fifth Carrie a good idea or the end of civilization? Type good or end. I'll be under the blanket.”
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