Welcome to Derry – Pennywise’s Origin Story Revealed

For decades, Stephen King‘s IT has terrified bibliophiles and cinephiles alike, starting with the first page of the classic 1986 novel, then the 1990 miniseries, and bookending with the 2017 and 2019 blockbuster films. But Pennywise isn’t finished just yet. HBO is taking us wayyyy back with IT: Welcome to Derry, a prequel series that explores the origins of Pennywise, the fun-loving neighborhood clown.

The Plot of IT: Welcome to Derry

Long before the rainstorms of the 1980s caused the children of Derry to be ripped to shreds, there stood a sleepy town where people could live out the American dream. At least that’s what the community thought.  The series will dive into the origins of Pennywise and the sinister events that haunted Derry for centuries, including the catastrophic happenings that brought about that aforementioned fun-loving clown.

Cast & Crew: Familiar Faces and New Blood

IT: Welcome to Derry brings together a stellar cast and crew of veterans and newbies that will ensure a bloody good time.

Cast

• Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise the Clown. We know you were concerned about that one.
• Jovan Adepo of Babylon and Overlord.
• Chris Chalk of Gotham.
• Taylour Paige of Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom and the upcoming Toxic Avenger reboot.
• James Remar of Dexter and Oppenheimer.
• Stephen Rider of Daredevil.
• Joshua Odjick of the upcoming film, The Long Walk.
• Andy Muschietti returns as writer and director.
• Jason Fuchs, Barbara Muschietti, and Brad Kane are on writing duties.

When Can You Watch IT: Welcome To Derry?

HBO has confirmed that visiting the town of Derry will commence in the Fall of 2025. An exact date has not been announced, so stay tuned.

Trailer: A Glimpse into Derry

With an exceptional cast, an origin story that is to die for, and the return of Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, IT: Welcome to Derry, is shaping up to be the “you cannot miss an episode and think you won’t hear about it at the around the water cooler” fall series. Thanks HBO! Don’t believe us? Check out this trailer and find out.

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