Welcome to Derry - Season 1

(2025)

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Synopsis

Unraveling the origins behind IT

Exploring the mysterious origins of Pennywise the Clown, Welcome to Derry is set in the 1960s and gradually reveals the events that led to Andy Muschietti's 2017 IT film.

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What to know

Max IT prequel series sees the return of original director Andy Muschietti

Welcome to Derry season 1 is the upcoming season of the Max horror TV series from Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs.

What is the story of Welcome to Derry season 1?

This prequel series to Muschietti's successful IT films, released in 2017 and 2019 and based on Stephen King's celebrated novel, delves into the origins of Derry and the curse that plagues the town. The films follow the close-knit "Losers Club," with Ben (Jeremy Ray Taylor) revealing Derry's history as a beaver trapping camp during the initial film. According to him, all 91 individuals who signed the Derry Township charter mysteriously disappeared during winter, with their abandoned clothes leading to the old well house. Pennywise, the monstrous clown responsible for the curse, resurfaces every 27 years to torment and brutally kill children.

Why was Welcome to Derry delayed?

Originally set to be released around Halloween of 2024, Welcome to Derry was ultimately delayed to the following year due to the dual-WGA and SAG-AFTRA Hollywood strikes in 2023.

Who worked behind-the-scenes of Welcome to Derry?

Directing multiple episodes of Welcome to Derry, including the pilot, is original director Andy Muschietti. He's previously directed the 2013 supernatural horror film Mama and The Flash in 2023. Collaborating with him in the writer's room is his sister, Barbara Muschietti, along with co-showrunners Jason Fuchs, who also co-produced IT Chapter Two, and Brad Caleb Kane, writer on Tokyo Vice. These four also take on the role of executive producers for the series, joined by Shelley Meals and original IT producers, Roy Lee and Dan Lin.

Who stars in Welcome to Derry?

Welcome to Derry season 1 stars Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, Taylour Paige, James Remar, Stephen Rider and Madeleine Stowe.

Where can I watch Welcome to Derry?

Welcome to Derry season 1 will premiere on Crave in Canada in 2025. Stay tuned to JustWatch for any updates on the project.

Production News

  • March 29, 2022
    • HBO Max is actively developing a prequel to the popular horror movie It titled Welcome to Derry. The original director, Andy Muschietti, is set to be the executive producer and director of the first episode. Additionally, Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs are on board as executive producers for the series. (Source: Variety)
  • November 9, 2022
    • Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane are set to be co-showrunners on the series. (Source: Variety)
  • February 23, 2023
    • HBO Max has given the official green light to Welcome to Derry. The announcement also revealed that Muschietti is set to direct multiple episodes, including the pilot, with Fuchs taking on the role of the writer. (Source: Deadline)
  • April 5, 2023
    • The series adds Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, James Remar and Chris Chalk to the cast. (Source: Deadline)
  • April 12, 2023
    • Max sets the premiere of season 1 of Welcome to Derry for 2024. (Source: Bloody Disgusting)
  • April 14, 2023
    • Madeleine Stowe and Stephen Rider joins the cast of Welcome to Derry. (Source: Deadline)
  • May 8, 2023
    • Under the working title of "Fairview", filming officially begins on the show. (Source: Fangoria)
  • July 13, 2023
    • Due to the SAG-AFTRA labour dispute, filming on Welcome to Derry is paused. (Source: The Peterborough Examiner)
  • October 30, 2023
    • After the strike's conclusion, production is set to resume on Welcome to Derry beginning January 2024. (Source: Hotlist)
  • November 2, 2023
    • The premiere date for Welcome To Derry season 1 is pushed to 2025. (Source: Deadline)

Genres

Horror

Runtime

40min

Production country

United States

Cast

Taylour Paige
Jovan Adepo
James Remar
Chris Chalk
Stephen Rider