Get Ready for Fear: HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry Premieres This Fall
HBO is taking us down to the sewers this fall with the highly anticipated prequel series, IT: Welcome to Derry. The premium cable network has confirmed that the show will premiere this fall, though the exact release date is yet to be announced. With nine episodes lined up for its first season, excitement is building among fans of Stephen King’s iconic IT universe.
What to Expect from IT: Welcome to Derry
Based on Stephen King’s chilling novel IT, first published in 1986, Welcome to Derry promises to expand the vision established by director Andy Muschietti in the hit films IT (2017) and IT Chapter Two (2019). While specific plot details remain under wraps, fans can expect the same level of depth and horror that has made the IT franchise so captivating.
One major highlight confirmed for the series is the return of Bill SkarsgÃ¥rd as Pennywise the Dancing Clown. SkarsgÃ¥rd’s portrayal in the previous films left an indelible mark on horror cinema, and many are eager to see how he brings the character to life in this prequel. Muschietti, who directed the films, is also involved with Welcome to Derry as a writer and executive producer, along with his sister Barbara, ensuring a cohesive vision that honors King’s work.
A Talented Cast
The cast of IT: Welcome to Derry features a diverse lineup of talent, including:
- Taylour Paige (Hit the Floor)
- Jovan Adepo (3 Body Problem)
- Chris Chalk (Gotham)
- James Remar (Dexter)
- Stephen Rider (Marvel’s Daredevil)
- Madeleine Stowe (Revenge)
- Rudy Mancuso (Amigos)
In a statement about the series, Muschietti and Barbara expressed their nostalgia, saying, “As teenagers, we took turns reading chapters of Stephen King’s IT until the thick paperback fell to pieces. IT is an epic story that contains multitudes, far beyond what we could explore in our IT movies. We can’t wait to share the depths of Steve’s novel