IT Welcome to Derry on OTT: Reasons to watch Bill Skarsgård’s horror prequel series online

HBO’s IT: Welcome To Derry is set for its awaited release in India and worldwide with JioHotstar (accessible to OTTplay Premium). The horror prequel series will bring back the terror of Derry’s killer clown, Pennywise. Bill Skarsgård will be reprising his role from the IT franchise. With a gripping trailer laden with mystery and suspense, the makers have piqued the excitement of fans. Ahead of IT: Welcome to Derry’s release on October 27, here are some reasons why it makes the horror prequel a compelling must-watch.

Reasons to watch IT: Welcome to Derry

Blood-filled eerie trailer

IT: Welcome To Derry trailer takes you inside the mysterious town of Derry, Maine, a place filled with eerie occurrences. Laden with plot turns and bone-chilling visuals, the trailer for HBO’s IT series is quite captivating. It promises to delve deeper into the twisted history or origin tale of Pennywise.

Mystery elements

Adapted from Stephen King’s dark novels, IT: Welcome to Derry promises to captivate your attention with gory visuals and its unsettling tone without revealing too much of the backstory of the characters’ arcs. From the cursed town of Derry to the gripping investigation of the missing children, the story will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Stellar cast and crew

Get ready to witness a spellbinding return to Stephen King’s IT universe with seasoned filmmaker Andy Muschietti, the visionary mind behind IT and IT: Chapter Two. Bill Skarsgård, who played the villainous clown, Pennywise, is set to reprise his role in the upcoming prequel. With the original crew back at the helm, you can expect it to deliver another macabre mythological tale. Taylour Paige and Jovan Adepo headline the series as IT character Mike Hanlon’s grandparents, who just moved into the town. The Shining star Chris Chalk will also be a part of HBO’s series. Other pivotal roles will be played by James Remar, Stephen Rider, Madeleine Stowe, and Rudy Mancuso.

Period setting

Stephen King’s IT universe is getting expanded with a nine-episode prequel series. As highlighted in the new trailer, the series is set in 1962’s Derry town. It will explore the origin tale of Pennywise and his terror that led to the mysterious disappearances and killings of innocent children. Thus, you get to explore the events before the first IT movie (2017). The period series will not only delve into Pennywise’s history but also into an era when social change, stereotypes, and racial differences prevailed.

Brace yourself for a wild ride as IT: Welcome to Derry gears up for its release on October 27 via OTTplay Premium.

Also Read: IT Welcome to Derry: 5 key takeaways from the gripping teaser trailer of the horror Prequel series

FAQs:

Q. Where to watch IT: Welcome to Derry?

A. IT: Welcome To Derry will premiere on HBO Max on October 26 and a day later on JioHotstar. It will also be accessible via OTTplay Premium. The series will premiere in Hindi and English. 

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.