'It: Welcome to Derry' Renewed for Season 2 Set in 1935 Great Depression Era
HBO has renewed the horror series 'It: Welcome to Derry' for a second season, shifting the timeline to 1935 during the Great Depression. Season 2 will focus on the Bradley Gang massacre, an event from Stephen King's original novel, and continue exploring the town of Derry's dark history with Pennywise. Brad Caleb Kane will serve as the sole showrunner, with Andy and Barbara Muschietti continuing as executive producers. Casting details for the new season have not yet been announced.
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economictimes broke this story on 17 Aug, 04:28 pm. Other outlets followed.