In a new discussion with Josh Horowitz of the Happy Sad Confused podcast show, Pennywise actor Bill Skarsgård teased more details about the upcoming IT prequel show Welcome to Derry.
After Horowitz asked if Welcome to Derry will be scary as the two previous films, Skarsgård shared the following comments:
“Oh, it’s… yeah. …It’s pretty hardcore, man.”
When asked if this version of Pennywise would be G-rated, Skarsgård said:
“No, that would be a no.”
Finishing up the interview, Skarsgård shared the following details about the Pennywise character:
“I enjoyed reprising the role more than I thought I would, “also revealing that Welcome to Derry “explored sides of old Pennywise that we haven’t seen.”
Developed by Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti, It: Welcome to Derry is a:
“Prequel series to Stephen King’s It that explores the origins of Pennywise the Clown and the sinister events that have plagued Derry, Maine:”
Welcome to Derry is set to premiere on HBO in 2025.
