It: Welcome to Derry Connects to The Shining
The Stephen King universe expands with the upcoming series, It: Welcome to Derry, featuring a character from The Shining.
Dick Hallorann, played by Chris Chalk, will face Pennywise in the prequel series, set 27 years before the events of the first film.
- Bill Skarsgard reprises his iconic role as Pennywise.
- Andy Muschietti directs the first few episodes.
A fan-favorite character from The Shining will be heavily featured in the series.
The series explores the terrors caused by Pennywise in Derry, Maine, before his encounter with the Losers Club.
Author's summary: It: Welcome to Derry connects to The Shining.