Overview

• Co-showrunner Andy Muschietti likens the clown’s appearances to the shark in Jaws, building tension with multiple manifestations before the full reveal.
• Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as Pennywise, with new creatures and fears designed to stand on their own.
• Season one is set in 1962, with subsequent seasons planned for 1935 and 1908.
• The team pledges answers to long-standing questions about It’s nature and purpose, with amplified horror and deeper emotional stakes.
• Casting and trailer details connect the series to Stephen King’s wider universe, featuring Dick Hallorann and a Shawshank nod, plus roles for Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and Stephen Rider.