Welcome to Derry

Welcome to Derry is an upcoming American horror television series that serves as a prequel to the films It (2017) and It Chapter Two (2019), Andy Muschietti's two-part adaptation of Stephen King 1986 novel It. The series is developed by Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs. The series is scheduled to be released in 2025 on HBO.

Main

 * Jovan Adepo
 * Chris Chalk
 * Taylour Paige
 * James Remar
 * Stephen Rider
 * Bill Skarsgård as It / Pennywise

Recurring

 * Madeleine Stowe
 * Alixandra Fuchs
 * Kimberly Guerrero
 * Dorian Grey
 * Thomas Mitchell
 * BJ Harrison
 * Peter Outerbridge
 * Shane Marriott
 * Chad Rook
 * Joshua Odjick
 * Morningstar Angeline
 * Rudy Mancuso

Production
In March 2022, Variety reported that Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs were in development of and executive producing a prequel television series of It (2017) for HBO Max titled Welcome to Derry, which takes place in the 1960s before the events of the film and will also include the origin story of Pennywise the Clown. It received a production commitment in November 2022, and Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane were hired as co-showrunners. In February 2023, the series was given the greenlight and was reported that Andy Muschietti would direct multiple episodes, including the pilot, with Fuchs serving as writer.

In April 2023, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige and James Remar joined the cast in starring roles. Additionally, Stephen Rider joined as a series regular, and Madeleine Stowe as a recurring guest. Principal photography began in Toronto, Hamilton and Port Hope in May 2023 under the shooting title Greetings from Fairview, and was expected to continue through December. Scenes were shot at the Delta Secondary School. In mid-July, production was suspended due to the SAG-AFTRA strike. In May 2024, Bill Skarsgård was cast to star and executive produce the series, reprising his role as It / Pennywise. It was also reported that series will consist of nine episodes, with Muschietti directing the first four. In June 2024, Alixandra Fuchs, Kimberly Guerrero, Dorian Grey, Thomas Mitchell, BJ Harrison, Peter Outerbridge, Shane Marriott, Chad Rook, Joshua Odjick, and Morningstar Angeline were cast in recurring capacities. In July 2024, Rudy Mancuso joined the cast in a recurring role.

Release
Welcome to Derry is scheduled to be released on HBO in 2025 with nine episodes. It was previously slated to stream on Max.