IT: Welcome To Derry Episode 3 Trailer Connects to Stephen King's Favorite Adaptation
The trailer for IT: Welcome to Derry episode 3 reveals a surprising link to one of Stephen King's most beloved adaptations. The series is set 27 years before the original IT movie and explores the town of Derry with many nods to King's universe.
Key Characters and Connections
- Dick Halloran (Chris Chalk), a character originally from The Shining, appears in the series.
- The show is filled with Stephen King Easter eggs, deepening the connection to his works.
Shawshank Redemption Reference
In the episode 3 trailer, after Hank Grogan (Stephen Rider) is arrested, he is asked,
"Do you know what they do to kiddy-killers in Shawshank?"
This line references Rita Hayworth and the Shawshank Redemption, King's 1982 novella later made into the acclaimed movie. Hank is framed for deaths occurring in episode 1.
Plot Developments and Characters
- Lilly Bainbridge (Clara Stack) teams up with Ronnie Grogan (Amanda Christine) to clear Hank’s name.
- They enlist Will Hanlon (Blake Cameron James) for his scientific expertise.
- Dick Halloran is taken up in the air to help find a military weapon but is haunted by visions of a carnival barker repeatedly saying, "Step right up."
"Step right up,"
becomes an eerie refrain throughout the trailer, highlighting the growing tension.
Author's summary: The episode 3 trailer of IT: Welcome to Derry weaves deeper ties to Stephen King's universe, notably through references to The Shining and Shawshank Redemption, enriching the narrative with layered mysteries.