Andy and Barbara Muschietti on Expanding Stephen King's 'It' Universe with HBO's 'Welcome to Derry'
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Alison Foreman
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Summary
An interview with Andy and Barbara Muschietti about HBO's 'It: Welcome to Derry,' the prequel series to the 'It' films. They discuss expanding Stephen King's universe, the cultural phenomenon of Pennywise, their approach to fearmongering and horror, and the creative process behind bringing Derry to life for television. The interview is part of IndieWire's 'It's a Hit' series focusing on shows breaking big, with Emmy season context.
Key quotes
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Long before these teeny-tiny cinephiles are old enough to read about literature's most notorious killer clown — let alone watch Bill Skarsgård terrorize an entire town — they already know the face.
We always felt there was more story to tell in Derry. The town itself is a character, and its history is rich with horror.
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