Stephen King offers an upbeat early take on HBO’s It: Welcome to Derry, placing the new prequel squarely in the franchise’s expansion. Set against a 1960s backdrop, the show peels back the layers of Derry’s dark history and Pennywise’s origins.
King described the series as amazing and hinted that the opener will be terrifying, following his praise for the project since it was announced. His remarks arrive after decades of involvement with the IT saga across films and a 1990 miniseries.
The HBO series functions as a prequel to the films, tracing Pennywise’s shadowy beginnings in the town of Derry, with a roster led by Bill Skarsgård as the clown and including Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, James Remar, Stephen Rider, and Joshua Odjick. The show is crafted by Andy Muschietti, Barbara Muschietti, and Jason Fuchs, with Muschietti directing the premiere.
In reflecting on the 1990 miniseries, King has acknowledged its ambition and enduring impact, even as he pointed out certain liberties that kept the story focused away from adult perspectives and some character depths.
King’s recent endorsement marks a milestone for Muschietti’s IT adaptations, now counting the 2017 film, its 2019 follow-up, and this new TV entry among the author’s approved takes. Whether it replicates the movies’ box office or reception remains to be seen, but the early praise signals strong momentum for the franchise’s expansion.
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