Author Stephen King regularly speaks out about his favorite films, series and books. This week, King spoke out IT: Welcome to Derry (2025– ). He fully supports the series based on his book Itand has even spoken out publicly to Emmy voters because he believes the HBO series deserves recognition. According to the writer, the makers have created something special with the second season.
Vote for It: Welcome to the Derry
In a message on X, King directly addressed the members of the Television Academy responsible for the Emmy nominations. According to the author, it deserves It: Welcome to Derry a place among the contenders due to the quality of the series. He praised not only the cast, but also the creators behind the scenes who, according to him, succeeded in bringing the infamous town of Derry back to life. King also emphasized that he believes the enthusiastic responses from critics are fully justified. The series is praised by reviewers for the atmosphere, the tension and the way in which the universe of It is further expanded. The writer also added that the series is super scary.
Multiple seasons
In It: Welcome to Derry Bill Skarsgård returns as the terrifying clown Pennywise. The series takes place before the events of the well-known series Itfilms and explores the dark history of the town of Derry. The makers also have plans for multiple seasons, going further back in time. It focuses on some of the most infamous and bloody events from Derry’s past.
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IT: Welcome to Derry (2025‑ )
Watch on Netflix • Set in the universe of Stephen King’s “IT,” “IT: Welcome to Derry” is based on King’s iconic novel and builds on the world that director Andy Muschietti previously brought to life in the films.
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