HBO's 'It: Welcome to Derry' to Explore Darker Themes from Stephen King's Novel

The prequel series will delve into the chilling history of Derry, focusing on racial violence and the origins of Pennywise.

The series, directed by Andy Muschietti, will adapt previously unexplored parts of Stephen King's 'It,' including the Black Spot incident.
Set in 1962, 'It: Welcome to Derry' will reveal deeper horrors beyond Pennywise, such as real-world racial violence in America.
Bill Skarsgård returns as Pennywise, with new cast members Jovan Adepo and Taylour Paige leading the ensemble.
The show will use flashbacks to explore Derry's history and the cyclical nature of Pennywise's terror every 27 years.
Andy and Barbara Muschietti aim to cover rich story elements from the novel, emphasizing fear as a relevant theme.