The Itverse expands.
Logline:
HBO’s upcoming series, Welcome to Derry, has finished filming. After starting production in May 2023 and facing delays due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, the show, a prequel to It and It Chapter Two, is now set to enter post-production.
Breakdown:
- Jason Fuchs, co-developer, announced the production wrap on social media.
- The series faced a delay due to the Screen Actors Guild-American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA) strike.
- Welcome to Derry is a prequel to the hit films It and It Chapter Two.
- The series draws inspiration from Stephen King’s It novel.
Plot Beats:
Set in the universe of Stephen King’s It, Welcome to Derry expands upon the eerie world established in the 2017 and 2019 films. Specific plot details remain undisclosed at this time.
Cast and Crew:
- Main Cast: Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Rudy Mancuso, Joshua Odjick, Kimberly Guerrero, Madeleine Stowe, Peter Outerbridge, Shane Marriott, Chad Rook, and Morningstar Angeline.
- Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise.
- Executive Producers: Bill Skarsgård, Jason Fuchs, Andy and Barbara Muschietti, Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin.
- Showrunners: Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane.
Buzz and Highlights:
Welcome to Derry dives deeper into the chilling lore of Stephen King’s It. The series’ relevance is underscored by the significant anticipation from fans of the original films and the novel.
Production Notes:
- Filming began in May 2023.
- Experienced a production halt due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.
- Jason Fuchs marked the end of filming on social media, expressing excitement for the series.
Closing Credits:
Expect Welcome to Derry to premiere on HBO in 2025. Meanwhile, revisit the horror with It and It Chapter Two available for rent or purchase on Apple TV and Amazon Prime Video. Andy Muschietti, the director of the films, is also set to direct The Brave and the Bold for DC.
