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Pennywise terrifies in new 'It: Welcome to Derry'

  • The prequel series It: Welcome to Derry, starring Bill Skarsgard as Pennywise, premieres on HBO Max on October 26, 2025.
  • The series takes inspiration from segments in Stephen King's novel that explore Mike Hanlon's father’s experiences residing in Derry during his military service, incorporating elements from his collected research.
  • It: Welcome to Derry is a prequel series debuting on HBO that features a cast including actors known for their roles in Beverly Hills Cop: Axel Foley, Watchmen, and Perry Mason. Set in 1962, the story centers on Pennywise wreaking havoc on the town’s children amid a series of tragic events.
  • Bill Skarsgard found the experience more enjoyable than expected, appreciating the opportunity to delve into previously unseen aspects of Pennywise and to collaborate again with Andy Muschietti.
  • Andy and Barbara Muschietti executive produce the nine-episode show, with Andy directing four episodes and Jason Fuchs writing the first episode's teleplay.
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HBO has released the official trailer for the new HBO Original series "IT: Welcome to Derry", which will premiere on October 27th on the HBO Max streaming platform.

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Bleeding Cool News And Rumors broke the news in on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
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