Whereas phrase has been mum on particular plot factors, “Welcome to Derry” is reportedly set within the Sixties, within the earlier 27-year cycle earlier than the occasions of “It: Chapter One.” There isn’t any phrase but on whether or not or not Pennywise will get a brand new look, however deleted scenes from the characteristic movies have already proven what the character appeared like in earlier incarnations, so there could also be a return to a type of seems to be. Given the timeline, it’s going to be fascinating to see if “Welcome to Derry” could have any crossover with the ebook (and subsequent movie adaptation) “11/22/63,” which is a non-“It” story that additionally partially takes place in Derry, Maine.
Provided that this prequel is ready in the identical timeline because the “It” movies, we’ll doubtless see the occasions surrounding the incident on the Black Spot, when a racist cult burned down the nightclub whose buyer base was largely Black troopers from the close by Military base. This might additionally imply that we’ll meet the prolonged household of the Losers Membership from earlier than they turned mother and father.
Becoming a member of Skarsgård contains beforehand introduced solid members Taylour Paige (“Zola,” “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F”), Jovan Adepo (“Babylon,” “Overlord”), Chris Chalk (“Perry Mason,” “Gotham”), and style legend James Remar (“The Warriors,” “Dexter”).
“Welcome to Derry” doesn’t but have a launch date.
