IT: Welcome to Derry has been in development for several years, and interestingly, the conclusion of this horror prequel was altered during production due to unforeseen circumstances.
This series serves as a prequel to the acclaimed films It and It: Chapter Two, crafted by filmmakers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti. Drawing inspiration from Stephen King’s original novel while also weaving in new narratives, the story unfolds in the summer of 1962, a time when Pennywise was terrorizing the town of Derry.
Currently, Welcome to Derry has released two episodes out of an anticipated eight. Early discussions are already focusing on the series finale, its implications, and the circumstances that led to its modification.
Impact of Hollywood Strikes on Welcome to Derry
Production of Welcome to Derry commenced prior to the 2023 writers’ and actors’ strikes, with only three of the planned eight episodes mostly finished before the extended hiatus began. Rather than facing creative difficulties, it was the delays that posed significant challenges for the team.
“We suddenly had to work in different seasons, ” Barbara Muschietti explained in her interview with SFX Magazine.“This is a summer show, but by the end, it felt quite different and we had to adapt the finale to reflect a different climate.”
Andy Muschietti echoed this sentiment, saying, “The kids were growing. Their voices were changing rapidly, and the actors’ schedules turned into a complicated puzzle. It was a daunting task for the entire studio.”
Expectations for the Series Ending
The narrative arc across the IT series spans three seasons, unfolding the story in reverse chronological order. While Season 1 takes place in 1962, subsequent seasons will delve into 1935 and then 1908.
“We chose this reverse storytelling method for a reason, ” Andy mentioned in a discussion with Collider.“Season 1 offers some resolution, but also leaves viewers with lingering questions. I can’t spoil it yet, but significant revelations will arise in episode eight, leaving viewers to contemplate whether they want to see what comes next.”
Regarding audience reactions to the finale, Barbara predicted that fans will be “destroyed, ” while Andy described it as a “highly emotional conclusion.” He noted, “All the emotional nuances we crafted in the writers’ room came to fruition during production, amplifying the feelings portrayed in the final act. There’s a sense of closure, and while fans of the movies are aware that IT returns in 1989, there’s a twist that ties back to our choice of narrative structure.”
“Nothing is quite as it seems in this universe, and there are layers to the story we are telling backward, ” he concluded.
IT: Welcome to Derry is currently airing on HBO Max. For those interested, check out our article on the Easter eggs in Episode 2, or explore our curated lists of the best horror TV shows and best horror films of all time.
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