The creators of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' included a last-minute cameo of Sophia Lillis as Beverly Marsh in the finale to strengthen the connection to the movies, adding a new layer of meaning to a scene from 'IT: Chapter Two' by linking Beverly's traumatic memories to her encounter with Pennywise.
The finale of IT: Welcome to Derry reveals Pennywise's escape from captivity, hints at time travel and future seasons, and connects to Stephen King's broader universe, ending with a flash forward to 1988 and setting up potential storylines involving the Losers' Club.
Chris Chalk portrays Dick Hallorann in HBO's 'It: Welcome To Derry,' expanding the character's role from Stephen King's universe with a focus on dignity and racial representation, portraying him as a powerful, purpose-driven Black soldier with psychic abilities, set against a backdrop of racial violence and supernatural horror.
The filming of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' was significantly complicated and delayed due to the 2023 Hollywood strikes, which halted production for eight months and caused logistical issues, including changes in seasons and actor schedules. Despite these challenges, the show premiered on HBO with strong viewership, and subsequent episodes are airing weekly.
The premiere of HBO's 'It: Welcome to Derry' attracted 5.7 million cross-platform viewers over three days, making it the third-largest debut in HBO history, with most viewers watching via streaming and replays. The series is a prequel to the 'It' movies, set in the 1960s Derry, Maine, and features a subversion of the original story's tone and intensity.
‘IT: Welcome To Derry’ premiered on HBO and HBO Max, attracting 5.7 million viewers in the first three days, making it one of the top three HBO Max series debuts globally. The series, set in Stephen King's IT universe, is performing strongly, with subsequent episodes airing weekly leading up to the season finale in December.
The creators of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' revealed they intentionally included a shocking twist in the pilot episode, where most of the new adolescent characters are killed off to create a sense of unpredictability and 'nothing is safe' in the series, which was approved by HBO despite initial concerns.
HBO Max has moved up the release of Episode 2 of 'IT: Welcome to Derry' to October 31 to coincide with Halloween, with subsequent episodes airing weekly on Sundays, as the series expands on Stephen King's IT universe. Meanwhile, HBO Max has increased subscription prices across all tiers amid parent company Warner Bros. Discovery's sale process.
Episode 2 of HBO's horror series 'It: Welcome To Derry' was released early on HBO Max for Halloween, three days ahead of its scheduled debut, as a special holiday exception. The series, set in Stephen King's 'It' universe, continues to air weekly on HBO leading up to the season finale in December.
The premiere of HBO's 'It: Welcome To Derry' features a shocking ending where several young characters are seemingly killed in a chaotic scene, subverting audience expectations and emphasizing the show's theme that no one is safe. Creators Andy and Barbara Muschietti discuss their intentions to create intense, unpredictable moments and the philosophical questions about reality and belief in the show's depiction of Pennywise.
HBO premieres the prequel series 'It: Welcome to Derry' on October 22, set in 1962 and exploring the origins of Pennywise, with new episodes airing weekly through December 14 on HBO and HBO Max. The series is part of the 'It' universe, created by the team behind the 2017 and 2019 films, and features a cast including Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise. It is available for streaming on HBO Max, with various subscription options.
'IT: Welcome to Derry' is a prequel series inspired by Stephen King's novel, starring Bill Skarsgård as Pennywise, premiering on HBO Max and HBO with episodes released weekly on Sundays starting October 26, 2023, and running through December 14, 2023.
'IT: Welcome to Derry' is a horror series set in 1962 Maine, premiering on HBO and Max, with international availability via various broadcasters and the use of VPNs for viewers abroad. The series explores the origins of Pennywise and the town's cycle of evil, with upcoming seasons expected to delve further into the backstory.
HBO promoted its upcoming series 'It: Welcome to Derry' by deploying Pennywise the Dancing Clown in major cities worldwide, including New York, Paris, and Manila, as part of a 'Red Balloon Takeover' marketing campaign featuring series-themed characters and Easter eggs. The series is a prequel to the 'It' films, set in 1962 Derry, Maine, and features Bill Skarsgard reprising his role as Pennywise. The show premieres on October 26.
HBO promoted its upcoming 'It: Welcome to Derry' series with a global stunt featuring Pennywise the clown in major cities, including appearances with balloons and series-themed characters, as a prequel to the 'It' films based on Stephen King's novel, set to premiere on October 26.