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Synopsis

The origins of Pennywise the Clown

Welcome to Derry delves into the mysterious origins of the terrifying Pennywise the Clown. Set in the 1960s, the series reveals the background that led up to Andy Muschietti's 2017 film adaptation of IT.

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What to know

IT prequel series finds home at Max

Welcome to Derry is an upcoming horror television series produced by Warner Bros. Television for Max. Developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs, this TV show acts as a prequel to Muschietti's successful IT films which released in 2017 and 2019, both based on Stephen King's acclaimed novel. The films follow a curse plaguing the town of Derry and the chilling clown behind it all named Pennywise. In the first film, Ben (Jeremy Ray Taylor) reveals to his fellow "Losers Club" members that Derry was originally a beaver trapping camp where all 91 individuals who signed the Derry Township charter disappeared during winter, leaving a trail of clothes leading to the old well house. With Pennywise resurfacing every 27 years, he spends his time tormenting and ruthlessly killing children.

Andy Muschietti, known for directing the 2013 supernatural horror film Mama and 2023's The Flash, also tackles directing duties on Welcome to Derry as he helmed the pilot and several other episodes. Collaborating with him on the writing team is his sister, Barbara Muschietti, alongside co-showrunners Jason Fuchs (who co-produced IT Chapter Two) and Brad Caleb Kane, a writer for Tokyo Vice. These four are also executive producers on the series, joining Shelley Meals and original IT producers Roy Lee and Dan Lin.

Welcome to Derry stars Bill Skarsgard in the role of Pennywise. Skarsgard has previously portrayed the character in two previous movies in the franchise. Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Stephen Rider and Madeleine Stowe all star in the series.

Production News

March 29, 2022
- A prequel series of the popular horror movie It is officially in development at HBO Max, confirmed under the title Welcome to Derry. IT director Andy Muschietti is set to serve as both executive producer and director of the pilot episode. Additionally, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs are onboard as executive producers for the series. (Source: Variety)
November 9, 2022
- Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane are set to be co-showrunners on the series. (Source: Variety)
February 23, 2023
- HBO Max officially gives the greenlight to Welcome to Derry with Muschietti set to direct a few episodes and Fuchs taking on writing duties. (Source: Deadline)
April 5, 2023
- The series adds Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, James Remar and Chris Chalk to the cast. (Source: Deadline)
April 12, 2023
- Welcome to Derry is set to debut on Max sometime in 2024. (Source: Bloody Disgusting)
April 14, 2023
- Madeleine Stowe and Stephen Rider joins the cast. (Source: Deadline)
May 8, 2023
- Filming has begun on the series working under the title of "Fairview." (Source: Fangoria)
July 13, 2023
- Filming has officially been suspended due to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA labour dispute. (Source: The Peterborough Examiner)
October 30, 2023
- Production is set to resume on Welcome to Derry in January 2024 following the conclusion of the strike. (Source: Hotlist)
November 2, 2023
- The premiere date for Welcome To Derry is delayed to 2025. (Source: Deadline)
May 31, 2024
- It is confirmed that Bill Skarsgard will reprise his role as Pennywise. (Source: ScreenRant)
August 2, 2024
- Filming on the prequel series is confirmed to be complete. (Source: ScreenRant)