Bill Skarsgård's 'It' prequel series gets exciting update

Get ready for an unforgettable journey into the horrifying history of Derry with Welcome to Derry, the highly anticipated prequel series to the It films. Directed by Andy Muschietti and set to premiere in 2025, this spine-chilling series will explore the origins of the malevolent entity Pennywise the Dancing Clown, based on Stephen King’s iconic horror novel. Set in the fictional town of Derry, Maine, Welcome to Derry will unfold across multiple seasons, each delving into different periods of the town's dark past.
The first season of Welcome to Derry will take place in 1962, setting the stage for the terrifying events that lead to the beginning of It: Chapter One. As the series progresses, it will travel further back in time, with the second season set in 1935 and the third season exploring 1908. This backwards storytelling approach will unravel the terrifying cycles of Pennywise’s hibernations, each marked by catastrophic events that have plagued the town for decades.
The series draws heavily from the interludes in Stephen King's It, particularly focusing on the historical events that have shaped Derry’s sinister reputation. From a deadly fire at the Black Spot to the massacre of the Bradley Gang in the 1930s and the catastrophic explosion at the Kitchener Ironworks, Welcome to Derry will dive deep into these traumatic moments, shedding light on the forces that give rise to Pennywise’s reign of terror.