IT Welcome to Derry cast and teaser breakdown: All about the 9-episode horror prequel
Andy Muschietti is directing HBO’s 9-episode series, IT: Welcome to Derry. You can expect it in the spooky season of Halloween. Here's more about the cast and teaser..
Last Updated: 03.56 PM, Aug 04, 2025
Pennywise is returning, but this time with HBO’s prequel series titled ‘IT: Welcome to Derry.’ Stephen King’s horror franchise IT is now all set to take you inside the mysterious town of Derry, where it all began. The prequel series has already made its sinister move with a gripping teaser ahead of the premiere in October. The makers shared a 10-min teaser trailer at the Comic Con event held in San Diego to give a sneak peek into the evil clown’s history. If you’re waiting for the release, here’s a teaser breakdown with a cast guide.
IT: Welcome to Derry on OTT
Andy Muschietti is directing HBO’s 9-episode series, IT: Welcome to Derry. You can expect it to be released somewhere in October. Although the exact release date is kept under wraps, it is confirmed to drop in the spooky season of Halloween. The HBO series will be available to stream on JioHotstar (also accessible via OTTplay Premium).
Cast details of IT: Welcome to Derry
IT: Welcome to Derry has a surprise for fans with an unexpected crossover between IT and The Shining as Chris Chalk makes a silent return. The upcoming horror is headlined by Taylour Paige and Jovan Adepo as they play the grandparents of IT character Mike Hanlon. Bill Skarsgård will reprise his role as the dancing clown, Pennywise. Other key roles will be played by James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso.
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Teaser breakdown and what to expect
Set during the 1950-60s era, IT: Welcome to Derry takes you inside the secret-laden town of Derry, Maine. Since it is a prequel, the timeline is set way before the Losers’ Club of the IT franchise was established. It traces the origin story of the haunting clown of Derry, Pennywise. One of the main highlights of the teaser was the racial discrimination and white supremacy themes, as the lead couple will struggle to adjust to the biased American lifestyle. In the teaser, we see that IT creator Andy Muschietti has set the tone dark and mysterious to complement the horror saga of Stephen King.
Fans can expect a detailed backstory of Pennywise as the series is split into nine episodes. Each episode promises to take you closer to the dark side of fear and injustice. Brace yourself to embark on a deadly adventure with Pennywise following you through each corner of the street.
FAQs:
Q. Where to watch IT: Welcome to Derry?
A. HBO’s IT: Welcome to Derry will premiere on JioHotstar in October. It will also be accessible via OTTplay Premium.
Q. Is IT: Welcome to Derry related to the IT franchise?
A. Yes, IT: Welcome to Derry is a prequel of the IT series.
Q. Who is the villain of IT: Welcome to Derry?
A. IT: Welcome to Derry will revolve around the haunting dancing clown, Pennywise and will trace his origin story.
Q. Is IT: Welcome to Derry based on a novel?
A. Yes, IT: Welcome to Derry is based on Stephen King’s epic horror novel series.