IT prequel TV series Welcome to Derry is happening at HBO Max

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Warner Bros. is continuing to expand its IT franchise by launching a new prequel TV series entitled Welcome to Derry.The series will explore the origins of the iconic villain Pennywise, and the curse that has haunted the town of Derry, Maine for years, according to The Ankler.Another report from Variety revealed the series will take place in the 1960s, and will ultimately lead up to the events in the 2017 movie IT: Chapter One.

Expand:Warner Bros. is continuing to expand its IT franchise by launching a new prequel TV series entitled Welcome to Derry Timeline:Another report from Variety revealed the series will take place in the 1960s, and will ultimately lead up to the events in the 2017 movie IT: Chapter OneAndy Muschietti, who directed both IT: Chapter One and the 2019 follow-up IT: Chapter Two, is on board to executive produce and direct the first episode.The filmmaker and his sister Barbara Muschietti will executive produce with Jason Fuchs, who they developed the story with.

Fuchs will write the pilot script with Andy slated to direct the pilot episode, should the project be ordered to series. Origins:The series will explore the origins of the iconic villain Pennywise, and the curse that has haunted the town of Derry, Maine for years, according to The AnklerA writers room is currently open through Warner Bros.