The cast and crew of the upcomingItprequel series,Welcome to Derry, are ready to float on to the next gig. Posting the terrific news to his social media account, the project’s co-showrunner, executive producer, and co-scribe,Jason Fuchs, shared an update complete with a photo from the set. The image sees Fuchs’ production chair with his name stitched onto the back along with a red balloon - which needs no explanation - and a pair of headphones hanging off the side. In the caption, he wrote,
“237 shoot days later… That is a picture wrap on this season of “Welcome to Derry”. Surreal. What a ride. Can’t wait for you to see this thing.”
As a fan, this is the kind of update we look forward to, knowing that things are on track for the long-awaited episodic prequel to arrive on HBO next year. Likewise, for Fuchs and the rest of the creative team behindWelcome to Derry, a post like this is the culmination of blood, sweat, and tears shed over the course of more than two years sincethe production was announced. Okay, so maybe no blood, butit seemed on brand with the content. Fuchs, who got his start with the franchise as the co-producer on 2019’sIt Chapter Two, has been involved since the start,along with Andy Muschiettiwho helmed the pair of recent cinematic features.
One person who said he wouldn’t be involved with the origin story of Derry’s demonic clown was the face behind Pennywise in Muschietti’s film series,Bill Skarsgård. Back in 2023,The Crowactor confirmed thathe would not be reprising the role, even going so far as to give his advice to the actor who would step into the shoes previously worn by him and the iconicTim Curry. But, things are always changing - especially in Hollywood - and, aftertossing over the idea of returning to Derryto wreak more havoc, Skarsgård wasofficially set to return to the killer role in May.
Meet the Ensemble Cast Behind ‘Welcome to Derry’
Forming the unsuspecting citizens of the tiny town whose lives (and possibly bodies) will be ripped to shreds by Pennywise isa call sheet that includes Madeleine Stowe(The Last of the Mohicans),Stephen Rider(Daredevil),Rudy Mancuso(Música),Taylour Paige(Zola),Jovan Adepo(Babylon),James Remar(The Warriors),Chris Chalk(Perry Mason), and more.
Check out Fuchs’ wrap announcement post above and stay tuned to Collider for more information aboutWelcome to Derry. In the meantime, you can learn everything there is to know about the horror prequel serieshere in our handy guide.
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