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First Teaser for 'It: Welcome to Derry' Reveals Chilling Glimpses of Pennywise's Reign

The HBO prequel series, set in 1962, explores Derry's dark history and features Bill Skarsgård reprising his iconic role as Pennywise.

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It Welcome To Derry Teaser Trailer Takes Us Back To The Horrifying World Of Stephen King Anywhere But Derry
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Overview

  • Director Andy Muschietti announced that the official trailer for 'It: Welcome to Derry' will debut tomorrow, following the release of an eerie teaser video.
  • The series, set to premiere in 2025 on HBO and HBO Max, serves as a prequel to the 'It' films, delving into a prior 27-year cycle of terror in 1962.
  • The teaser footage highlights unsettling imagery, including a sinister grin, a drowning scene, and Pennywise's haunting laugh, setting a grim tone for the show.
  • Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise and also serves as an executive producer, ensuring continuity with the tone and mythology of the films.
  • The series is co-developed by Andy and Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs, with a planned three-season arc exploring Derry's violent past and Pennywise's cyclical terror.