It – Welcome to Derry
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Get ready to return to Derry. This fall, a chilling new chapter unfolds with *It: Welcome to Derry*, a supernatural horror television series born from the terrifying pages of Stephen King's iconic novel. Serving as a direct prequel to the acclaimed films *It* and *It Chapter Two*, this series dives deep into the darkness that has long plagued this seemingly ordinary town.
Developed by the visionary minds behind the films – Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs – *It: Welcome to Derry* promises to unearth the origins of the unspeakable. Prepare to be captivated by a stellar cast, including Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, and James Remar. And yes, he's back. Bill Skarsgård, reprising his terrifying role as Pennywise the Clown, will once again bring the nightmare to life, also serving as an executive producer.
The seeds of this terrifying tale were sown in March 2022, with a production commitment solidifying the project by November. Fuchs and Brad Kane took the helm as showrunners, guiding the narrative into its terrifying reality. The series officially got the green light in February 2023, with Andy Muschietti himself directing multiple episodes, including the pilot, penned by Fuchs. Casting began in April, culminating with Skarsgård's chilling return in May 2024, and wrapped in July 2025. Filming commenced in May 2023, but a brief pause due to the SAG-AFTRA strike only added to the anticipation. Principal photography concluded in August 2024, leaving us on the edge of our seats.
*It: Welcome to Derry* is scheduled to haunt your screens on HBO starting October 26, 2025.
But what awaits us in Derry? In 1962, a family arrives in town, their son in tow, just as a young boy vanishes. Their presence, it seems, unlocks something truly sinister, and very, very bad things begin to happen.
The cast features Taylour Paige as Charlotte Hanlon, Jovan Adepo as Leroy Hanlon, Chris Chalk as Dick Hallorann, James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, Rudy Mancuso, and of course, Bill Skarsgård as the malevolent Pennywise the Clown. A host of recurring actors will also populate this unsettling landscape.
The journey to this prequel began in March 2022, with reports of Andy and Barbara Muschietti, alongside Jason Fuchs, developing a prequel series for HBO Max, titled *Welcome to Derry*. Set in the 1960s, it promised to explore the chilling origins of Pennywise himself. The commitment came in November 2022, with Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane appointed co-showrunners. The green light in February 2023 saw Andy Muschietti attached to direct, with Fuchs as the writer.
Andy Muschietti revealed in January 2025 that the series draws inspiration from the interlude chapters of King's novel, with plans for three seasons set in 1962, 1935, and 1908 respectively. "There's a reason why the story is told backwards," he hinted, promising a deeper, more complex tapestry of terror.
The casting process was extensive, with Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, and James Remar joining in starring roles in April 2023. Stephen Rider came on board as a series regular, and Madeleine Stowe as a recurring guest. Bill Skarsgård's iconic return as Pennywise was confirmed in May 2024. The recurring cast was rounded out in June and July 2025.
Principal photography kicked off in May 2023 in Toronto, Hamilton, and Port Hope, under the working title *Greetings from Fairview*. Filming was temporarily suspended in July 2023 due to the SAG-AFTRA strike, but resumed and concluded in August 2024. It was then that the true title, *It: Welcome to Derry*, was revealed.
Adding to the chilling atmosphere, Benjamin Wallfisch, the composer behind the scores for the *It* films, is set to score the series, a report from May 2025 confirmed.
*It: Welcome to Derry* is set to premiere on HBO on October 26, 2025, with new episodes airing weekly. Prepare to be pulled back into the terrifying embrace of Derry.
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It: Welcome to Derry is an upcoming American supernatural horror television series based on Stephen King's 1986 novel It. Serving as a prequel to the films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019), the series was developed by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs, all of whom were involved in the It films. The series stars Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and Stephen Rider, with Bill Skarsgård (who also serves as an executive producer) reprising his role as Pennywise the Clown from the films.
Andy and Barbara Muschietti along with Fuchs were developing an It television series by March 2022. After receiving a production commitment later that November, Fuchs and Brad Kane were hired as showrunners. The series was greenlit in February 2023, with Andy Muschietti attached to direct multiple episodes, including the pilot episode, and Fuchs as a writer. Casting began later in April, including Skarsgård being cast in May 2024, and ended in July 2025. Filming for the first season began in May 2023 but was halted that July due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike. Filming ended in August 2024.
It: Welcome to Derry is scheduled to premiere on HBO on October 26, 2025.
== Premise ==
In 1962, a couple with their son move to Derry, Maine just as a young boy disappears. With their arrival, very bad things begin to happen in the town.
== Cast ==
=== Main ===
Taylour Paige as Charlotte Hanlon
Jovan Adepo as Leroy Hanlon
Chris Chalk as Dick Hallorann
James Remar
Stephen Rider
Madeleine Stowe
Rudy Mancuso
Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise the Clown
=== Recurring ===
Dean Yool
Alixandra Fuchs
Kimberly Norris Guerrero
Tyner Rushing
Dorian Grey
Thomas Mitchell
BJ Harrison
Peter Outerbridge
Shane Marriott
Chad Rook
Joshua Odjick
Morningstar Angeline
== Episodes ==
== Production ==
=== Development ===
In March 2022, Variety reported that Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs were developing and serving as executive producers of a prequel television series of the film It (2017) for HBO Max titled Welcome to Derry, which was to take place in the 1960s before the events of the film and would also include the origin story of Pennywise the Clown. It received a production commitment in November 2022, and Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane were hired as co-showrunners. The series was given a greenlight in February 2023 with Andy Muschietti directing multiple episodes, including the pilot written by Fuchs. Bill Skarsgård will serve as an executive producer.
=== Writing ===
In January 2025, in an interview with Radio TU, Andy Muschietti revealed details about the source material and longer term plans. He said that the series is based on interlude chapters from the It novel. He also said that three seasons are intended for the series, set in 1962, 1935, and 1908 respectively. "There's a reason why the story is told backwards," he added.
=== Casting ===
In April 2023, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige and James Remar joined the cast in starring roles. Additionally, Stephen Rider joined as a series regular, and Madeleine Stowe as a recurring guest. In May 2024, Bill Skarsgård was cast to star in the series, reprising his role as Pennywise the Clown. In June 2025, 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. In July, Rudy Mancuso joined the cast in a recurring role.
=== Filming ===
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. Scenes were shot at the Delta Secondary School. In mid-July 2023, production was suspended due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. In August 2024, it was reported that production on the first season had concluded, and it was revealed that the series was titled It: Welcome to Derry.
=== Music ===
In May 2025, it was reported that Benjamin Wallfisch would score the series. Wallfisch previously scored the It films.
== Release ==
It: Welcome to Derry is scheduled to premiere on HBO on October 26, 2025, with subsequent episodes airing weekly for the first season. It was previously slated to stream exclusively on HBO Max.
== References ==
== External links ==
It – Welcome to Derry at IMDb
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