Actress Julianne Moore has signed on play Carrie’s nutty mum in the remake of the 1976 horror classic. Piper Laurie of Twin Peaks fame played that role in the original movie.
The lead role will be played by Chloe Grace Moretz, portrayed by Sissy Spacek in the original adaptation of the Stephen King chiller. The upcoming remake will be directed by Kimberly Peirce and is set for release sometime in March 2013.
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