"It" Prequel Series "Welcome to Derry" Ordered at HBO Max

HBO Max is officially moving forward with the “It” prequel series, “Welcome to Derry”.

The series was first announced in March 2022 and will begin in the 1960s in the time leading up to the events of 2017's “It: Part One”, which was based on the Stephen King horror novel of the same name.

Exact plot details are being kept under wraps, but the project also explores the origin story of Pennywise the Clown.

Andy Muschietti, who directed “It: Part One” and 2019’s “It: Part Two”, is attached to executive produce the series along with Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs.

Fuchs is writing the first episode of the series, based on a story by him and the Muschiettis. Andy will also direct multiple episodes, including the first.

Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane serve as co-showrunners and executive producers, with the Muschiettis also executive producing via their Double Dream production company. Shelley Meals, Roy Lee, and Dan Lin also executive produce.

The series is produced by HBO Max and Warner Bros. Television, with Double Dream currently under an overall deal at WBTV.

The new “It” movies collectively grossed over $1.1 billion at the global box office upon their release. “It” was previously adapted into a two-part miniseries for ABC back in 1990, featuring Tim Curry as Pennywise.