Hold on to your red balloons, folks! MAX just dropped some seriously exciting news for fans of Stephen King’s terrifying masterpiece, IT! They’ve officially confirmed that the highly anticipated prequel series, “Welcome to Derry,” is heading our way THIS YEAR! And to get the hype train rolling, they’ve released a handful of brand-new, oh-so-creepy images.
Back to Where “IT” All Began
For those needing a refresher, “Welcome to Derry” is a nine-episode deep dive into the unsettling history of that infamous Maine town. It serves as a prequel to the events we saw in IT. It’s set before the Losers’ Club’s first terrifying encounter with Pennywise. So expect to see the seeds of Derry’s darkness being sown.
Speaking of Pennywise, you know that when bad stuff starts happening in Derry – and let’s be real, bad stuff always happens in Derry. That sinister, shape-shifting clown is never too far behind, lurking in the shadows and ready to prey on the town’s inhabitants.
Behind this chilling endeavor are some familiar names. Andy Muschietti, who directed both IT: Chapter One and IT: Chapter Two, is on board alongside his sister, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, all leading this project from Warner Bros. Television. And get this: the current plan is for a sprawling, three-season horror epic! The first season of “Welcome to Derry” will kick off its eerie narrative way back in 1962, in the years leading directly up to the horrifying events of It: Chapter One.
This concept is based on Mike Hanlon’s interludes from Stephen King’s massive novel, “IT.” In the book, Mike meticulously documents the “catastrophic events” that have plagued Derry, Maine, throughout its dark past. So, it sounds like “Welcome to Derry” will delve deep into that lore, showing us the horrifying incidents that have made the town such a breeding ground for evil.
An Amazing Cast
The cast is more than impressive. Bill Skarsgård is returning as Pennywise. He is joined by Jovan Adepo, Taylour Paige, Grant Nickalls, Madeline Stowe, and James Remar. Peter Outerbridge and Chris Chalk also star in the large ensemble cast.
Get Ready
So, get ready to journey back to Derry. But this time, to witness the terrifying events before Pennywise terrorized the Losers’ Club. With a talented team at the helm and a plan for a multi-season exploration of Derry’s dark secrets, “Welcome to Derry” is shaping up to be a must-watch for any horror fan. Keep an eye out for it on MAX later this year – you definitely won’t want to miss this trip into the heart of fear.
