It – Welcome to Derry

The correct title of this article is It: Welcome to Derry. The substitution of the colon is due to technical restrictions.

It: Welcome to Derry
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GenreSupernatural horror
Based onIt
by Stephen King
Developed by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
Original release
NetworkHBO

It: Welcome to Derry is an upcoming American horror television series developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti alongside Jason Fuchs. It is a prequel to the films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019), which is based on Stephen King's 1986 novel It. It stars Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and Stephen Rider, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as It / Pennywise from the films.

The series is scheduled to be released in 2025 on HBO with nine episodes.

Cast

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Production

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In March 2022, Variety reported that Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs were in development of and executive producing a prequel television series of It (2017) for HBO Max titled Welcome to Derry, which takes place in the 1960s before the events of the film and will also include the origin story of Pennywise the Clown.[2][3] It received a production commitment in November 2022, and Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane were hired as co-showrunners.[4] In February 2023, the series was given the greenlight and was reported that Andy Muschietti would direct multiple episodes, including the pilot, with Fuchs serving as writer.[5]

In April 2023, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige and James Remar joined the cast in starring roles.[3] Additionally, Stephen Rider joined as a series regular, and Madeleine Stowe as a recurring guest.[6] Principal photography began in Toronto, Hamilton and Port Hope in May 2023 under the shooting title Greetings from Fairview, and was expected to continue through December.[7][8][9] Scenes were shot at the Delta Secondary School.[10] In mid-July, production was suspended due to the SAG-AFTRA strike.[11] In May 2024, Bill Skarsgård was cast to star and executive produce the series, reprising his role as It / Pennywise. It was also reported that series will consist of nine episodes, with Muschietti directing the first four.[12] In June, Alixandra Fuchs, Kimberly Guerrero, Dorian Grey, Thomas Mitchell, BJ Harrison, Peter Outerbridge, Shane Marriott, Chad Rook, Joshua Odjick, and Morningstar Angeline were cast in recurring capacities.[13] In July, Rudy Mancuso joined the cast in a recurring role.[14]

In August, it was reported that production on the first season had wrapped,[15][16] and it was revealed that the series was titled It: Welcome to Derry.[17]

Release

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It: Welcome to Derry is scheduled to be released on HBO in 2025 with nine episodes.[18][13][19] It was previously slated to stream on Max.[20]

References

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  1. ^ "Shows A-Z - It: Welcome to Derry on Max". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
  2. ^ Otterson, Joe (March 29, 2022). "It Prequel Series in the Works at HBO Max". Variety. Archived from the original on March 31, 2022. Retrieved March 31, 2022.
  3. ^ a b D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 5, 2023). "HBO Max IT Prequel Series Welcome To Derry Sets Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, James Remar & Chris Chalk". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023. Retrieved April 5, 2023.
  4. ^ Otterson, Joe (November 9, 2022). "It Prequel Series at HBO Max Taps Jason Fuchs, Brad Caleb Kane to Serve as Co-Showrunners (Exclusive)". Variety. Archived from the original on November 9, 2022. Retrieved November 9, 2022.
  5. ^ Cordero, Rosy (February 23, 2023). "IT Prequel Series Welcome To Derry Greenlit At HBO Max". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on February 23, 2023. Retrieved February 23, 2023.
  6. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (April 14, 2023). "Max It Prequel Series Welcome To Derry Welcomes Madeleine Stowe & Stephen Rider". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 25, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023.
  7. ^ Staff, Fangoria (May 8, 2023). "Filming Has Begun On IT Prequel Series Welcome to Derry". Fangoria. Archived from the original on May 8, 2023. Retrieved May 8, 2023.
  8. ^ Hyatt, Sarah (May 12, 2023). "'You may have noticed that our beautiful downtown looks a little different': Port Hope transforming for filming again". Northumberland News. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 12, 2023.
  9. ^ Rajput, Priyanca (May 9, 2023). "IT prequel series Welcome to Derry filming in Toronto, Canada". KFTV.com. Archived from the original on June 20, 2023. Retrieved June 20, 2023.
  10. ^ Nolan, Daniel (December 8, 2023). "High school horror picture Whistle finds a home in the hallways of Delta". The Hamilton Spectator. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  11. ^ Hyatt, Sarah (July 13, 2023). "Update: Port Hope to welcome 'City of Derry' another time as July filming postponed". The Peterborough Examiner. Archived from the original on August 12, 2023. Retrieved August 11, 2023.
  12. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 30, 2024). "'Welcome To Derry': Bill Skarsgård To Reprise Pennywise Role In 'It' Prequel On Max". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 30, 2024. Retrieved May 30, 2024.
  13. ^ a b Petski, Denise (June 26, 2024). "It Prequel Series Welcome To Derry Adds 10 To Cast Including Alixandra Fuchs, Kimberly Guerrero, Dorian Grey, Joshua Odjick". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on June 26, 2024. Retrieved June 26, 2024.
  14. ^ Petski, Denise (July 1, 2024). "Rudy Mancuso Joins It Prequel Series Welcome To Derry At HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 1, 2024. Retrieved July 1, 2024.
  15. ^ Schreur, Brandon (August 2, 2024). "Welcome to Derry: It Prequel Series Has Wrapped Filming". ComingSoon. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  16. ^ Northrup, Ryan (August 2, 2024). "IT Prequel Series Welcome To Derry Officially Wraps Filming". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on August 2, 2024. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  17. ^ Garner, Glenn (August 4, 2024). "HBO Teases Catherine O'Hara's 'The Last of Us' Role, First Footage Of 'The White Lotus' Season 3, 'A Knight of Seven Kingdoms'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  18. ^ White, Peter (June 25, 2024). "Harry Potter & Welcome To Derry Moving From Max To HBO As Part Of Big-Budget Streaming Strategy Rethink". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved June 25, 2024.
  19. ^ Bechara, Diego Ramos; Moreau, Jordan (August 4, 2024). "'The Last of Us' Season 2 Gets First Footage, Plus 'White Lotus' Season 3, 'Knight of the Seven Kingdoms,' 'Welcome to Derry' and More". Variety. Archived from the original on August 5, 2024. Retrieved August 5, 2024.
  20. ^ White, Peter (November 2, 2023). "The White Lotus & Welcome To Derry Pushed To 2025 By HBO". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 4, 2023. Retrieved November 2, 2023.
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