IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 Trailer Connects to Stephen King's Favorite Adaptation
The town of Derry, a well-known Stephen King setting, makes a return in the third episode of IT: Welcome to Derry. The trailer reveals a significant link to one of King’s most beloved adaptations.
Plot and Setting
Season 1 serves as a prequel, exploring Derry 27 years before the first IT movie. Alongside many references to the IT films and novel, the series introduces Dick Halloran (Chris Chalk), a character from The Shining, adding layers of Stephen King lore and Easter eggs.
Key Trailer Revelations
- After being arrested, Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is confronted with the question,
“Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?”
This nods to the titular prison in King’s 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, famously adapted into the acclaimed film Shawshank Redemption. - Hank is being framed for the deaths from episode 1. Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) and Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) seek to clear his name.
- Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James) uses his scientific skills to assist in proving Hank's innocence.
Supernatural and Thriller Elements
Dick Halloran is taken airborne to aid the military in finding a mysterious weapon, but he is plagued by eerie visions of a carnival barker repeatedly urging,
“Step right up.”This ominous phrase echoes throughout the trailer, heightening the suspense.
Author's Summary
This episode deepens IT: Welcome to Derry's ties to Stephen King’s wider universe, blending mystery, supernatural tension, and classic references that enrich the story’s dark atmosphere.