The upcoming TV sequence It: Welcome to Derry, which is able to function a prequel to Warner Bros’ two-part adaptation of the basic Stephen King novel It (choose up a replica HERE), was initially meant to be for the HBO Max streaming service, however it has since been confirmed that it will probably be airing on HBO as effectively. The present went into manufacturing in Port Hope, Ontario on the finish of final 12 months, and is now aiming for a premiere earlier than the top of 2025 (someday in October, to be precise). Whereas we look ahead to a premiere date to be introduced, a poster for the present has dropped on-line, and you may test it out on the backside of this text.
Our pals at Bloody Disgusting report that an It: Welcome to Derry panel will probably be held on the San Diego Comedian-Con on July twenty sixth at 9:15pm, within the San Diego Conference Middle’s Room 6DE. Andy and Barbara Muschietti will probably be available to current an unique have a look at some footage to attendees, and free ice cream will probably be served through the occasion. There may even be Pennywise-inspired pedicabs providing free rides whereas model ambassadors will probably be handing out sweets all through the San Diego Conference Middle, Gaslamp Quarter, and Harbor areas on July 25 and 26.
Brad Caleb Kane (Tokyo Vice) and Jason Fuchs (Surprise Lady), who was a co-producer on It: Chapter Two, are the showrunners on It: Welcome to Derry (and Kane just lately signed on to be showrunner on the Friday the thirteenth sequence Crystal Lake as effectively.) The present is being govt produced by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, the sibling director/producer duo that was behind the 2 It films, by means of their manufacturing firm Double Dream. Kane and Fuchs are additionally govt producing, as are Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin. The sequence is produced by HBO Max and Warner Bros. Tv.
Fuchs wrote the script for the primary episode, working from a narrative he crafted with the Muschiettis. Andy Muschietti has directed 4 episodes of the nine-episode sequence.
Stephen King had this to say concerning the sequence: “I’m excited that the story of Derry, Maine’s most haunted metropolis, is continuous, and I’m glad Andy Muschietti goes to be overseeing the scary festivities, together with a mind belief together with his gifted sister, Barbara. Crimson balloons throughout!“ The Muschiettis added, “As youngsters, we took turns studying chapters of Stephen King’s It till the thick paperback fell to items. It is an epic story that comprises multitudes, far past what we might discover in our It films. We will’t wait to share the depths of Steve’s novel, in all its coronary heart, humor, humanity, and horror.“
The solid of Welcome to Derry contains Taylour Paige (Zola), Jovan Adepo (Watchmen), Chris Chalk (Perry Mason), James Remar (Dexter), Madeleine Stowe (Revenge), Stephen Rider (Daredevil), Alixandra Fuchs (Hatfields & McCoys), Kimberly Guerrero (The English), Dorian Gray (Star Trek: Discovery), Thomas Mitchell (Gangland Undercover), BJ Harrison (Household Regulation), Peter Outerbridge (Noticed VI), Shane Marriott (Regulation & Order Toronto: Felony Intent), Chad Rook (Billy the Child), Joshua Odjick (Little Fowl), Rudy Mancuso (Música), and Morningstar Angeline (Westworld). We don’t know something concerning the characters they’ll be enjoying, both. In actual fact, the one character we all know something about is Pennywise.
We’ve got heard that the plan is for the present to final three seasons, which every one going additional into the previous. The primary season is about in 1962, the second season will probably be set in 1935, and the third season in 1908. Warner Bros. is reportedly pleased with the primary season and desires to begin manufacturing on season 2 as quickly as attainable.
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