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Welcome to Derry has its Pennywise. Deadline has revealed that Bill Skarsgård will reprise his role for the Max series, showing viewers the character’s origins. Skarsgård played the Pennywise character in the two most recent feature films based on Stephen King’s book It.
The television series was announced in February 2023. Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and James Remar will also star in the nine-episode prequel series.
The following was revealed about the Max series:
Set in the world of King’s It universe, Welcome To Derry (wt) expands the vision established by filmmaker Andy Muschietti in the feature films, which amassed a combined $1.17 billion worldwide.
The series stems from a story by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Fuchs based on King’s novel It. Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti executive produce through their Double Dream production company alongside Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane, David Coatsworth, Skarsgård, Shelley Meals, Lee and Lin. Fuchs, who wrote the teleplay for the first episode, and Kane serve as co-showrunners.
Welcome to Derry was initially expected to be released this year but was delayed. A 2025 premiere date will be announced later.
What do you think? Have you seen the It movies or read the book? Do you plan to watch Welcome to Derry when it arrives?