John Travolta's Role in Carrie
John Travolta did not appear in the 1976 film Carrie. The lead cast included Sissy Spacek as Carrie White and Piper Laurie as her mother, Margaret White. Travolta was rising in Hollywood at the time but was not part of this Brian De Palma adaptation of Stephen King's novel. For more on the main cast, see the IMDb page for Carrie.
In the 2013 remake, John Travolta also did not appear. The lead roles were played by Chloe Grace Moretz as Carrie and Julianne Moore as Margaret White. The film was produced by Kevin Misher and distributed by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer and Screen Gems. The cast focused on a new generation of actors rather than original 1976 stars.
Carrie Movie Cast and Characters
The 1976 film featured a notable ensemble cast, with Sissy Spacek, Piper Laurie, Amy Irving, and Betty Buckley in major roles. John Travolta was not among the credited actors in this version. The movie received multiple Academy Award nominations, including Best Actress for Sissy Spacek and Best Supporting Actress for Piper Laurie.
The 2013 version starred Chloe Grace Moretz, Julianne Moore, and Judy Greer, with no involvement from John Travolta. The film was directed by Kimberly Peirce and carried a PG-13 rating. It earned mixed reviews and underperformed compared to the original at the box office.
Box Office and Production Details
The 1976 Carrie earned approximately $33.8 million at the domestic box office against a production budget of about $1.8 million. It became a cult classic and influenced horror and prom-themed films for decades. The movie was distributed by United Artists and later entered the MGM library.
The 2013 remake had a production budget of around $30 million and grossed roughly $35.3 million worldwide. It was released in October 2013 and received a CinemaScore grade of B from audiences. The film's marketing highlighted its modern retelling and visual effects, but it did not feature John Travolta in any capacity.