Stephen King fans and horror lovers are in for a treat with the upcoming HBO Max series It: Welcome to Derry, a prequel to the acclaimed 2017 It film directed by Andrés Muschietti. This new series explores the terrifying backstory of Derry, the small town haunted by the shape-shifting menace known as Pennywise the Dancing Clown.
The storyline focuses on seven vulnerable children who face relentless bullying and are forced to confront their darkest fears when Pennywise reemerges. Swedish actor Bill Skarsgård, who famously portrayed the eerie clown in the previous It films, returns to reprise his role, delivering the spine-chilling performance that has captivated audiences worldwide.
HBO Max recently teased fans with the first look at It: Welcome to Derry, promising to reveal Pennywise’s origins and the sinister history that birthed the creature’s reign of terror. Alongside Skarsgård, the series features talented actors including Jake Gosden, Madeleine Stowe, Chris Chalk, and Taylor Paige.
Developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs — the same team behind the successful It movies — this series is expected to carry the same level of suspense and horror that fans have come to expect.
Set to debut this fall, It: Welcome to Derry is already generating buzz as one of HBO Max’s most anticipated horror releases, promising to bring new depth and fear to the legendary Stephen King universe.
