Mike Flanagan is the leading adapter of Stephen King's works, having made excellent film versions of three of his novels. Now he tackles his most ambitious project yet, an 8-episode series of "Carrie," King's debut novel about a teenage girl with telekinetic powers. He breaks down the iconic Prom sequence - so there will be SPOILERS. Flanagan also discusses his takes on "Warhammer" and "The Dark Tower" and how he came to embrace horror.

Jenna Lamia has lent her voice to such bestsellers as "The Help" and "The Secret Life of Bees" and is currently earning raves for her work on Kathryn Stockett's "The Calamity Club." She talks about breaking into this specific business, tips for sounding good (Granny Smith apples - who knew!?) and some of the strangest places she's recorded.

On this inaugural episode of “The Process Unlocked with Jenelle Riley,” Jenelle speaks to Justin Chang, a Pulitzer Prize-wining film critic, columnist, and champion punster. He breaks down reviewing Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey,” reveals the Oscar-winning film he loathed, and recounts the great “Boyhood” vs. “Birdman” battle.

The Process Unlocked with Jenelle Riley is coming soon!

I'm Jenelle Riley, a longtime entertainment host and journalist. I'm launching my new podcast, The Process Unlocked.

For every perfect moment on the page, stage, or screen, there is often an agonizing process to get there. I'll be sitting down with all kinds of creatives taking a deep dive into the process. Actors, directors, writers, content producers, musicians and more will break down how they achieved some of their most memorable moments. I believe you can have fun while being
serious, and that's just what we'll do in very casual but specific conversations with your favorite creators.

We'll be launching at the end of September, 2026.

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