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It prequel series teaser drops: Welcome to Derry chills
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It prequel series teaser drops: Welcome to Derry chills

Aug 05, 2024 2:49 AM

Welcome to Derry, the prequel series to the popular It films, has unveiled its first chilling teaser trailer. Though Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise does not appear in the six-second clip, the mood is set with a scene of terrified people and a haunting slogan, "This ain't America. This is Derry." The HBO series, directed partly by Andy Muschietti, is set to release nine episodes in 2025, with Skarsgård returning as Pennywise. The teaser was released concurrently with the Season 2 finale of House of the Dragon.

When is the Welcome to Derry series scheduled to be released?n

The Welcome to Derry series is scheduled to be released sometime in 2025.

The It series, based on Stephen King's novel, centers around a malevolent entity that assumes the shape of Pennywise the Clown to prey on children. The recent films, directed by Andy Muschietti and starring Bill Skarsgård, were major box office hits and have reignited mainstream interest in King's creation. The town of Derry, Maine, serves as the central setting for the disturbing events, making it a character in its own right within the franchise. Pennywise's return in this prequel suggests a deeper dive into the dark lore surrounding Derry and its infamous clown. Multiple adaptations of Stephen King's works, including those directed by Muschietti, have found success in both critical acclaim and audience reception, adding to the high anticipation for this series.

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Stimpy Stimpy commented on: 2024-08-05 04:18:02
Looks like the eerie vibe of Derry is back to haunt us with that teaser Super stoked that Bill Skarsgård is reprising his role as Pennywise, can't wait to see what dark corners of the town they're going to explore this time.
Miss Peachy Miss Peachy commented on: 2024-08-05 04:12:03
The first teaser for *Welcome to Derry* has set a spine-tingling tone, even without a glimpse of Pennywise. Anticipation is through the roof for 2025, especially with Bill Skarsgård creeping back into his iconic clown shoes.
N3rdo N3rdo commented on: 2024-08-05 04:06:03
I'm super pumped for the Welcome to Derry series—the teaser's got that eerie vibe down perfectly, even without Pennywise making an appearance. With Andy Muschietti at the helm and Skarsgård back as the malevolent clown, 2025 can't come soon enough
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