Scribe Shelley Meals has confirmed that the writers room is now open for HBO Max’s “Welcome to Derry,” a prequel to Warners’ two-part film adaptation of the Stephen King novel “IT”.
It’s expected the series will explore the origin story of Pennywise the Clown as well as the dawn of the 27-year curse that haunts the small Maine town. A big portion is also expected to take place in the 1960s.
Andy Muschietti, who directed the two films, is attached to executive produce the series along with Barbara Muschietti and Jason Fuchs.
The Muschiettis and Fuchs reportedly developed the story for the show with Fuchs writing the script.
First day of WELCOME TO DERRY writers room! We float down here pic.twitter.com/sj48uvPfAn
— Shelley Meals (@1TallGrl) June 14, 2022
