
Stephen King’s novels have been brought to life on screen in various adaptations, such as “Misery” with Kathy Bates and “The Shining”. However, some argue that the latest adaptations of “IT”, released in 2017 and its sequel, are among the best. Directed by Andy Muschietti, who also directed the “IT” duology, the upcoming prequel titled “Welcome to Derry” will feature Bill Skarsgård reprising his role as the fearsome clown Pennywise. Joining Skarsgård are Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, and Stephen Rider, known for playing Blake Tower in “Daredevil”. Unlike the original 1990 “IT” film, which was shot in Pickering and Port Hope, Ontario, many scenes for “Welcome to Derry” were filmed at the Delta Secondary School in Hamilton, Ontario. Spanning nine episodes, the series will be set in 1962, a year before the timeline of the first “IT” film, and will delve into Pennywise’s origin story.