HBO Boss Casey Bloys Open to Renewing ‘IT: Welcome to Derry’ for Season 2
HBO’s “IT: Welcome to Derry” has emerged as a notable success, attracting a significant viewership. The series reached a peak of 6.5 million viewers within the first three days of its finale release on December 14. This freshman season averaged nearly 20 million global viewers and ranks among HBO Max’s top three original series debuts, trailing only “The Last of Us” and “House of the Dragon.”
Renewal Prospects for IT: Welcome to Derry
Despite its impressive performance, “IT: Welcome to Derry” has not yet been renewed for a second season. HBO’s head, Casey Bloys, addressed fans’ concerns in a recent interview. He clarified that the series is not in a state of limbo, describing its reception as a major success for the network.
Creative Development Challenges
- Casey Bloys emphasized that the creative team is actively brainstorming ideas for the next season.
- Executive producers Andy Muschietti and Barbara Muschietti are focused on finding a compelling story.
- One challenge is the lack of source material since there is no current book to adapt.
Bloys expressed enthusiasm for continuing the series, stating that the process is more about ensuring the creators feel creatively inspired. He reassured fans that the delay is solely tied to the creative development of the storyline.
Future Storyline Direction
Andy Muschietti has indicated plans for a trilogy, with potential explorations of the story’s origins. He hopes to set the narrative of Season 2 back in 1935, 27 years prior to the events of the inaugural season. This backward approach aims to illuminate the repeating cycle of terror introduced in the series.
Production Team
The series is produced by the Muschietti siblings through their company, Double Dream. They collaborate with co-showrunners Jason Fuchs and Brad Caleb Kane. With a talented team at the helm, there is excitement about the series’ future.
As fans await news of Season 2, the anticipation continues to build around “IT: Welcome to Derry” and its potential to expand on Stephen King’s chilling universe.
