Summary
A newWelcome to Derryteaser trailer highlights the blood and gore that awaits in HBO’s upcoming horror show. Serving as a prequel to the twoItmovies,plot details ofWelcome to Derryremain under wraps. It is known that the nine-episode series takes place in the overalluniverse created by Stephen King, building on the vision established by director Andy Muschietti. Bill Skarsgård reprises his Pennywise role, with Muschietti and sibling Barbara Muschietti developing the project.
A new sizzle reel highlighting the upcoming programming slate on HBO andMaxalso includes a preview ofWelcome to Derry, which is confirmed to premiere in 2025.
The section related to theItprequel, which begins at around 1:05, maintains the sense of mystery around the series. But it also underlinesthe bloody and gory scenes ahead.
What Does Welcome to Derry’s Teaser Reveal About The HBO Show?
Could HBO Pull Off A Darker Tone?
Because it functions more as ageneral preview of the upcoming Max programming, the latestWelcome to Derryteaser doesn’t give too much away. But there are a few key focuses. One character is heard saying:“This ain’t America. This is Derry.”Elsewhere in the preview, several characters are seen screaming, and a few seem to be covered in blood. There’s also one character sporting a sinister smile while standing in a store.
The confirmed cast includes Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, and Skarsgård in main roles, in addition to recurring actors Rudy Mancuso, Alixandra Fuchs, Kimberly Guerrero, Dorian Grey, Joshua Odjick, Thomas Mitchell, BJ Harrison, Shane Marriott, Chad Rook and Morningstar Angeline.Welcome to Derryis similarly stacked behind the camera. Skarsgård executive produces, withItproducer Jason Fuchs andTokyo Vice’s Brad Caleb Kane serving as co-showrunners.
10 Stephen King Book Moments The HBO Pennywise Prequel Can Reference (That The IT Movies Left Out)
The HBO series Welcome To Derry, which serves as a Pennywise prequel, could include many Stephen King book moments that didn’t occur in the IT movies.
Andy Muschietti directs four of the nine episodes, which look to tap into the unease and quiet terror that defines Derry even beyond Pennywise. It’s too early to say, ultimately, whether the prequel will be a coming-of-age story with occasional scary moments. But based on the latest trailer at least, HBO is signaling at something darker forWelcome to Derry.
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IT: Welcome to Derry serves as a prequel to the IT films, exploring the origins of Pennywise the Clown. Set in the 1960s, this installment dives into the backdrop of Derry, unveiling the dark history and circumstances surrounding the infamous creature.
