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First Teaser for 'It: Welcome to Derry' Reveals Pennywise's Return

HBO Max previews unsettling footage from the prequel series set in 1962, confirming Bill Skarsgård's return as Pennywise and a fall 2025 premiere.

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

Overview

  • The teaser trailer introduces eerie visuals, including a sinister grin, a drowning scene, and Pennywise's chilling laugh, setting a grim tone for the series.
  • Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise and serves as an executive producer, promising a deeper exploration of the character's origins.
  • The first season, set in 1962, delves into a previous 27-year cycle of terror in Derry, based on Stephen King's interlude chapters.
  • Andy Muschietti directs multiple episodes, including the pilot, with Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane as co-showrunners to ensure creative continuity.
  • The series features a new ensemble cast and is envisioned as a three-season arc, with future seasons potentially exploring events in 1935 and 1908.