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Getting ready to go deeper into the horrific world of Stephen King's IT? Filming on the much awaited Welcome To Derry prequel series has officially wrapped. Executive producer and co-showrunner Jason Fuchs announced the news on Instagram, tying up a lengthy journey with a photo of his production chair and a red balloon—a symbol that is fundamental to the series.
Ten years prior to the events depicted in the original novel and movies, Welcome To Derry is set in the 1960s. The show will explore the dark beginnings of Pennywise, the shape-shifting clown that terrorizes Derry, Maine, and his evil roots. The news that Bill Skarsgård will be playing Pennywise again, bringing back the legendary character from IT: Chapter Two, will excite fans.
The show will reportedly delve into the lives of the villagers as they struggle to make sense of the spooky and disturbing happenings that hint to the horrors that lie ahead. Welcome to Derry will illuminate the dark powers at work in the tiny communITy and uncover the beginnings of the evil force that stalks its residents.
WITh 237 shoot days, Fuchs' Instagram post highlights the enormous amount of work that went into making this prequel series a reality. The production crew gave their all to create an immersive and horrifying experience for the audience, guaranteeing a spine-tingling expedition into Derry's shadowy past.
Welcome to Derry, which has filming wrapped and a release date scheduled for 2025, is positioned to broaden the IT universe by giving viewers a better grasp of the deadly entity and the town it has imprisoned for generations. A gripping and horrifying examination of Pennywise's beginnings will keep fans on the tip of their seats.
Although the entire cast remains undisclosed, the show has a gifted group of actors headed by Bill Skarsgård in the role of Pennywise. Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, who directed the 2017 and 2019 IT films, are part of the creative team behind the series and are responsible for preserving the original story's integrity. The characters of Derry will be brought to life by Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and Madeleine Stowe, among other noteworthy cast members.
Not only is Welcome to Derry a prequel, but it's also an opportunity to delve further into the mythology and lore that have enthralled fans for centuries, as well as discover secret corners of the IT universe. A spine-tingling and thrilling experience, the series promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats as they discover Derry, Maine's mysteries.