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HBO Max is expanding the IT universe, by creating an upcoming prequel series, Welcome to Derry, set in the world of Stephen King’s universe. The series is based on the successful feature film adaptations of IT and IT Chapter Two by filmmaker Andy Muschietti and the author’s novel. Muschietti, along with his sister Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs, both of whom worked on the IT films, are developing the series. Muschietti is slated to direct several episodes, including the pilot, while Fuchs will write the teleplay for the first episode, and Brad Caleb Kane will co-run.
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“As teenagers, we took turns reading chapters of Stephen King’s IT until the thick paperback fell to pieces,” the Muschietti duo said in a statement. “IT is an epic story that contains multitudes, far beyond what we could explore in our IT movies. We can’t wait to share the depths of Steve’s novel, in all its heart, humor, humanity and horror.”
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Fuchs, added, “To be able to return to the world of my all-time favorite horror novel and help build upon the singularly brilliant cinematic universe created by Andy and Barbara is more than the opportunity of a lifetime, it’s a dream come true — or, maybe more appropriately, a nightmare.”
The project has reportedly also been endorsed by King himself, who said that he’s “excited that the story of Derry, Maine’s most haunted city, is continuing, and I’m glad Andy Muschietti is going to be overseeing the frightening festivities, along with a brain trust including his talented sister, Barbara.”
“Red balloons all around!” he added.
