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“It: Welcome to Derry” has a Halloween miracle for fans on HBO Max. The horror drama dropped a surprise episode on Saturday at midnight to celebrate the spooky holiday.
The 30-minute special, titled “The Story of Derry,” takes place hundreds of years before Pennywise, when “three young men venture into the West Forest … where they encounter a terrifying ancient spirit. Online speculation has hinted at a possible origin story for the Shokopiwath tribe, the indigenous people mentioned in Episode 4.
It comes weeks after HBO renewed the show for Season 2. The installment will take place in 1935 during the Great Depression and will be based on the bloody murder of the Bradley Gang, a group of bank robbers who stop in Derry to buy ammo and end in unimaginable horror.
The original drama series, which is based in the world of Stephen King’s “It” and comes from Warner Bros. Television, ranked among the top four series worldwide in HBO Max history.
“We’re excited to return to the chilling world of Derry and further expand on Andrew and Barbara Muschietti’s iconic horror adaptation,” HBO Max Head of Original Programming Sarah Aubrey said in a statement. “Together with Brad Caleb Kane, they will break new ground in season two, deepening the terror, mystery, and unforgettable Pennywise lore that fans love to devour.”
“It is a real privilege to continue to explore and expand the wonderful world created by Stephen King,” said the Muschiettis. “The support of our partners at HBO and Warner Bros. Television is priceless. Boy do we love our jobs!”
The show is produced by Andy and Barbara Muschietti, who produced the “It” movies, through their Double Dream production company. Other EPs include Brad Caleb Kane, Roy Lee, Dan Lin, Jamie Travis and Dana Gilbert. Kane will be a one showman on season 2.
“It: Welcome to Derry: A Story of Derry” is now streaming on HBO Max.
