Andy Muschietti Says HBO’s ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ Will Have 3 Seasons

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One of the many exciting shows slated to premiere on HBO and streaming service Max in 2025 is ‘IT: Derry.’ Alongside anticipated releases like Season 2 of ‘The Last of Us’ and Season 4 of ‘The Righteous Gemstones,’ HBO has an impressive lineup for the upcoming year. Recently, director Andy Muschietti shared new details about the upcoming ‘IT’ prequel series, as well as a potential plan for future seasons if the show is successful with its initial run.

During an interview on Radio TU, director Muschietti shared intricate details about the upcoming series, focusing on the time settings for each season. If the series is renewed, he mentioned that the first season will be set in 1962, followed by a second season in 1935 and a third in 1908. The show “Welcome to Derry” revolves around the early years of Derry, Maine, where it delves into the backstory of the chilling Pennywise the Clown, with Bill Skarsgård reprising his character from the two movies based on “It”.

Before the first season has even aired, it’s clear that HBO is highly enthusiastic about continuing the series and wishes to initiate production on the second season immediately. This level of confidence in the show from the television network is remarkable, indicating their high expectations for the quality of the initial season. The financial triumph of the ‘It’ films suggests a promising realm for delving deeper into the mythology of the terrifying entity that torments Derry, making an anthology series like ‘Welcome to Derry’ seem like a logical choice.

Stephen King’s ‘It’ is the Perfect Story for Anthology Horror

In Stephen King’s original novel, an ancient and malevolent force lies at the center of the story, with a rich history that is only hinted at in Muschietti’s films. This anthology series not only seems like a money-making venture but also appears to be a logical continuation of the movies. In today’s entertainment industry, where cinematic universes are increasingly moving to television, shows like The Penguin expanding on the story of The Batman and Dune: Prophecy serving as a prequel to the Dune films, Welcome to Derry has an opportunity to distinguish itself with its unique anthology narrative style.

Based on Muschietti’s remarks about the setting for each season, it can be inferred that a fresh set of characters will populate the town of Derry every time, keeping both new and returning viewers engaged with the narrative that the series creators want to share. The frequent change of settings also means varied expressions of fear, potentially making the central “It” entity more diverse and distinct across different seasons.

The 2025 premiere of the TV show “IT: Welcome to Derry” is highly anticipated, and not just for the terrifying entity that haunts the town. In fact, according to Muschietti, a second season is already in production, making this series a must-watch this year. Furthermore, there are many other intriguing aspects of Derry to delve into beyond its fearsome stalker, adding even more excitement to this upcoming television event.

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2025-01-09 02:31