Mike Flanagan Explains How ‘Carrie’s Surprise ‘Battlestar Galactica’ Reunion Happened

Mike Flanagan has packed Prime Video’s new Carrie miniseries with familiar faces from the Flanaverse, but one group may have Battlestar Galactica fans doing a double take. Several actors from the sci-fi favorite appear throughout the eight-episode Stephen King adaptation. Warning: Some spoilers ahead for Prime Video’s Carrie.

The connections begin with Michael Trucco, who played Samuel Anders on Battlestar Galactica. In Carrie, Trucco plays John Hargensen, the father of mean girl Chris Hargensen (Alison Thornton) and has a recurring role throughout the season. In the show, John is an emotionally distant father whose financial problems derail his daughter’s future and contribute to many of Chris’ emotional issues.