Bill Skarsgård Returns as Pennywise in the ‘IT’ Prequel Series ‘Welcome to Derry’

News May 30, 2024 5:31 pm Caleb Williams

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Today, a report has revealed that actor Bill Skarsgård is set to reprise his role of Pennywise the Clown in the upcoming prequel series Welcome to Derry. Skarsgård has had several movies debut this year, including Boy Kills World and The Crow remake in August. He will play the role of Pennywise again after playing the role in both IT: Part One and IT: Part Two. He joins the previously announced cast of Taylour Paige, Jovan Adepo, Chris Chalk, and James Remar. Original director Andy Muschietti is producing the upcoming prequel series.

Welcome to Derry has no set release date on Max

Just when you thought your nightmares were over…

Bill Skarsgård has been cast in the Max Original Series Welcome to Derry (working title), reprising his role as Pennywise from “It” and “It Chapter Two.” pic.twitter.com/tm3pNduKrZ

— Max (@StreamOnMax) May 30, 2024

Source: Deadline

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IT: Welcome to Derry TV Series, MAX, Warner Brothers

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