HBO is rounding out the cast for Welcome To Derry (working title), its It prequel series starring and executive produced by Bill Skarsgård.
Alixandra Fuchs (Hatfields & McCoys), Kimberly Guerrero (The English), Dorian Grey (Transplant, Star Trek: Discovery), Thomas Mitchell (Gangland Undercover, Spiral), BJ Harrison (Family Law, Maid), Peter Outerbridge (Batwoman, Saw VI), Shane Marriott (Fargo, Law & Order Toronto: Criminal Intent), Chad Rook (Joe Pickett, Billy the Kid), Joshua Odjick (Little Bird, Wildhood) and Morningstar Angeline (Echo, Westworld) are all set to recur in the series, with details of their roles being kept under wraps.
I must have been smiling at serial killers or dressing as evil clowns in my past life because I keep getting roles that scare the living daylights out of viewers.
Bill Skarsgård will be reprising his role as Pennywise the Dancing Clown , a character he famously brought to life in the two ‘It’ films released in 2017 and 2019. Fans will be thrilled to see him return to this iconic role.
The creative force behind this prequel series includes other key figures from the ‘It’ film franchise: director Andy Muschietti, producer Barbara Muschietti, and co-producer Jason Fuchs. Andy Muschietti will direct four episodes of the nine-episode series.
The series stems from a story by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Fuchs based on a blend of Stephen King’s enthralling novel and our own morbid imaginations. We’ve stretched Derry’s universe to new chilling extremes
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The show expands Muschietti’s vision established in the feature films, which amassed a combined $1.17 billion worldwide . Executive producers also include Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Shelley Meals, David Coatsworth alongside Barbara & Andy Muschietti and Skarsgård himself.
Diverse Cast Elevates Anticipation
The recently unveiled cast adds depth to this eerie saga. Notable names like Thomas Mitchell and Peter Outerbridge bring substantial gravitas with their stellar performances in series like .
The Prospect of Fresh Faces and Familiar Phantoms
This star-studded lineup reunites fans of Stephen King’s spooky creations while inviting them deeper into the unsettling history of Derry. As anticipation swells for this gripping prequel, directors promise even darker narrative depths in episodes yet to come.
A Blend of Talent & Terrifying Storytelling
The combination of seasoned actors such as Mitchell (‘Love and Other Catastrophes’
) with fresh talent ensures an engaging viewing experience. This dynamic mix promises a riveting journey through time starting with Derry’s horror-laden past intertwined with a macabre clowns who refuse to stay dead!
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