The highly popular horror franchise IT will be receiving a prequel TV series titled Welcome to Derry. Here is all the information we have about the upcoming show.
In 1986, Stephen King released his novel It, which has since become one of the most famous horror tales of all time thanks to its chilling depiction of Pennywise the Clown.
In 1990, the character was first introduced in a movie. However, in the last few years, It was remade and received positive reviews and box office success with the two films It: Chapter 1 and It: Chapter 2.
Although a third film has not yet been announced, it has been confirmed that a prequel spin-off TV series is currently being developed. So, without any delay, here is all the information we currently have about the upcoming prequel series.
Release Date: Welcome to Derry
Although the release date for the It prequel series Welcome to Derry has not been announced, it is scheduled to premiere in 2025.
The ‘IT’ prequel series ‘WELCOME TO DERRY’ will release in 2025.(Source: https://t.co/BSdCphabuf) pic.twitter.com/KY2UcqSne1
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Welcome to Derry, along with other shows on HBO’s 2024 slate, is facing additional delays due to production setbacks, as reported by Variety. This delay news comes after the recent announcement that the upcoming season of The White Lotus has also been pushed back.
We will continuously update this section as new information becomes available.
Welcome to Derry: Plot Overview
Welcome to Derry, which will be set in the 1960s and serve as a prequel to the events of IT: Chapter 1. The show will also reportedly delve into the origins of Pennywise the Clown, exploring how he came to be and terrorize the town and its people.
A prequel to ‘It’ is in development at HBO Max, @Variety reports.The series, currently called ‘Welcome to Derry,’ will begin in the 1960s in the time leading up to the events of ‘It: Part One,’ the 2017 film based on the Stephen King horror novel. 🔗: https://t.co/LS6L32P0L5 pic.twitter.com/LAV4KBMMwB
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In addition, there is currently no information available about the plot. We will keep this section updated as more details become available.
After originally being announced for HBO Max’s rebranded streaming platform Max, Welcome to Derry was later confirmed to instead air on HBO on June 25.
Welcome to Derry cast: Who’s in it?
It has been confirmed that Bill Skarsgård will be returning to portray his iconic character, Pennywise the Clown, in Welcome to Derry. However, the participation of other actors from the original cast has not yet been confirmed.
Bill Skarsgård will officially return as Pennywise in the ‘IT’ prequel series ‘WELCOME TO DERRY’Releasing on Max in 2025. pic.twitter.com/O6yMBX6B1j
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 30, 2024
According to Variety, the cast of the upcoming HBO Max prequel series for “It”now includes Zola star Taylour Paige, Watchmen’s Jovan Adepo, Perry Mason actor Chris Chalk, and James Remar of Dexter fame.
Despite the lack of character specifics at the moment, it is improbable that any of the original members of the Losers Club will be making an appearance in the upcoming prequel to the first It movie. The actor portraying the menacing antagonist Pennywise has yet to be confirmed, but speculations suggest that Bill Skarsgård may reprise his role.
The show, which started production in March 2022, will have Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs as executive producers. Andy Muschietti, who has directed the 2017 and 2019 films IT: Chapter 1 and IT: Chapter 2, brings a wealth of experience with the franchise.
Additionally, it was announced that Jason Fuchs will be joining Brad Caleb Kane as a co-showrunner for the project.
Welcome To Derry: Is there a trailer?
Despite not having an official trailer, Welcome to Derry has a few clips featured in a Max trailer for its upcoming slate, which you can watch below:
First look at MAX’s upcoming slate, including ‘THE PENGUIN’ and ‘WELCOME TO DERRY’. pic.twitter.com/ERYLurLyDJ
— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) December 6, 2023
You can observe several new characters and catch a glimpse of the notorious killer clown in it.
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