It: Welcome to Derry Co-Creator Reveals Even They Were Surprised at Terrifying Scenes Allowed in the Final Cut

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Summary

  • “It: Welcome to Derry” will maintain the scary and intense tone of the previous films.
  • Co-creator Barbara Muschietti was surprised some terrifying scenes were allowed.
  • The prequel series aims to delve into Pennywise’s disturbing backstory and origins.

In terms of instilling fear, Stephen King has proven himself a grandmaster of horror for over half a century, crafting numerous chilling monster entities. It appears that the HBO prequel titled “It: Welcome to Derry” is set to continue this tradition as the show’s co-creator expresses astonishment that certain scenes were actually approved for television.

Chapter One and IT: Chapter Two were hugely successful, with the first IT movie breaking records as the highest-grossing horror film ever, earning over $700 million at the box office and surpassing The Exorcist. In 2022, it was announced that Andy Muschietti, who directed both IT films, is working on a prequel TV series titled It: Welcome to Derry, which will explore the events of 1962, before those depicted in the first film. The cast includes Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and Bill Skarsgard reprising his role as Pennywise, also serving as an executive producer. According to Muschietti, this series will satisfy fans who enjoyed the previous films’ eerie atmosphere.

It: Welcome to Derry Co-Creator Thought Some Scenes Wouldn’t Make It Into the Series

At San Diego Comic-Con, as reported by ScreenRant, Barbara Muschietti – one of the creators of HBO’s “It: Welcome to Derry” – assured fans that the TV show will maintain the same level of intensity and frightening elements as the films. She also hinted that certain extremely scary and possibly graphic scenes might not make it into the first season due to their intensity, which could excite fans who have enjoyed Stephen King’s and Andy Muschietti’s past works. Here’s what Muschietti shared:

The same degree of intensity and fear remains, and credit is due to the studio that backed us; I must admit, I wasn’t certain we could film such scenes. But look for yourself, it’s all on-screen, and there’s even more where that came from.

In a different piece, the Muschiettis, namely Andy and Barbara, hinted at unveiling Pennywise’s origins in “It: Welcome to Derry”. They confided that they collaborated with King on the most effective approach to narrate Pennywise’s story and folklore while preserving elements from the book. Muschietti stated, “We’re curious about how It transformed into Pennywise. It’s one of the enigmas in the novel.” The discussions revolved around a character named Bob Gray and figuring out the best way to narrate the story… They aim to remain respectful while maintaining a boundary. Some mysteries will be resolved, but others may persist or be added.

In King’s novel, Pennywise’s background is both unsettling and captivating, making fans eager for its exploration in the upcoming prequel series. This anticipation strengthens the show’s potential longevity, particularly since it aims to span over 3 seasons. With just a few more months left, “It: Welcome to Derry” is scheduled for release in October 2025.

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2025-07-29 14:34