Welcome To Derry may not sound like essentially the most thrilling set of phrases at first look, however Stephen King addicts will know that this (working) title refers back to the setting of the It franchise. This Max sequence will return in time as a prequel to 2017’s It and 2019’s It Chapter Two. These movies have been, after all, directed by Andy Muschietti and written by Gary Dauberman, Chase Palmer, and Cary Fukunaga. They starred Jaeden Martell, Sophia Lillis, Finn Wolfhard, Jessica Chastain, James McAvoy, Invoice Hader, Isaiah Mustafa, and — most crucially — Invoice Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown.
The latter figurehead terrorized the kids of Derry, Maine, and an epic battle led to the preliminary defeat of Pennywise and a blood oath for the Losers Membership to return and vanquish the demonic clown once more. What ought to viewers anticipate from the prequel sequence?
Plot
Andy Muschietti has developed the sequence (along side sister Barbara Muschietti, who produced the It motion pictures) with Jason Fuchs on writing and producing duties. Andy can even direct no less than the primary two episodes, so King followers are in good palms, although the horror maestro himself really hasn’t revealed a literary prequel to It. King has enthusiastically endorsed the venture, as revealed by EW:
“I’m excited that the story of Derry, Maine’s most haunted metropolis, is continuous, and I’m glad Andy Muschietti goes to be overseeing the scary festivities, together with a mind belief together with his proficient sister, Barbara. Pink balloons throughout!”
Andy and Barbara have likewise expressed their intent:
“As youngsters, we took turns studying chapters of Stephen King’s It till the thick paperback fell to items. It’s an epic story that comprises multitudes, far past what we may discover in our It motion pictures. We are able to’t wait to share the depths of Steve’s novel, in all its coronary heart, humor, humanity, and horror.”
The sequence will decide up again within the Sixties, in keeping with Selection, to tell horror lovers of Pennywise’s origin story as he units about claiming his first of tons of of victims. Man, it’s already tough sufficient going via puberty with out additionally being confronted by a monster who feeds upon their worst fears, and viewers would possibly already be stepping into whereas feeling nervous about getting too shut to those characters. But with such devoted inventive forces on the job, that this sequence will ship compelling causes to observe.
Forged
There’s been no indication of who will painting Pennywise within the sequence. That needs to be a serious announcement when it arrives, however for now, the recognized forged consists of Madeleine Stowe, Stephen Rider, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, and Taylour Paige.
Launch Date
Max has revealed this sequence as a part of its 2025 slate, though a exact date is being stored underneath wraps for now.
Trailer
Shortly after the 1:30 mark under, you’ll be able to catch a glimpse of first-look footage from this sequence.
